The screenings, which look for testosterone deficiency, will be added to a fighter's annual health assessment and men under 30 can choose to be tested but are not required to.
The War Department released guidance for medical professionals across the force on how to evaluate and treat potential hormone deficiencies in male and female warfighters.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth praised the crew on the USS Lincoln after downplaying the reported poor conditions onboard. Democratic Senators are calling for an investigation into the issues now that the aircraft carrier is heading home. MS NOW Pentagon Reporter Priya Sridhar joins Alicia Menendez with the latest updates.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. is putting maximum economic pressure on Iran. Also, the USS Lincoln is heading back to the U.S. after the controversy over reported conditions onboard. Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA), who is running against Sen. Ed Markey in the Massachusetts Senate race, joins Peter Alexander to discuss.
Gov. Wes Moore, D-MD, blasts President Donald Trump for swatting down a question on the record-breaking deployment of the USS Lincoln. As family members sound the alarm over worsening physical and mental health conditions aboard the ship, Moore, a veteran, calls the president’s comments “angering” as they come amid a war “none of us want.”
The directive is aimed at increasing investments in U.S. shipbuilding in a way that would address chronic backlogs and cost overruns. But it’s raising eyebrows within the industry and among Virginia lawmakers about potential impacts to Hampton Roads’ economy.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have dismissed concerns of reportedly deplorable conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.
President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have dismissed concerns of reportedly deplorable conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln.Open
The changes would cost billions and worsen chronic delays, sources said.
“He’s obviously taken his eye off the ball of protecting our troops.” Former Transportation Secretary and Navy Reserve veteran Pete Buttigieg criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as more than 5,000 service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln face alarming conditions during their record-long deployment.
“He needs to show some respect to the troops that he is sending into harm’s way.” Former Secretary of Transportation and Navy Reserve veteran Pete Buttigieg blasted President Trump for his disregard of the sailors and horrific conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln.