BIG T ENERGY: Hegseth Orders Annual Testosterone Checks for Troops [WATCH]

The Pentagon is about to start checking more than weapons systems and ammunition stockpiles.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that servicemen aged 30 and older will receive annual screenings for testosterone deficiency, with testosterone replacement therapy offered when medically appropriate.

Younger servicemen may request the test voluntarily.

Hegseth branded the initiative the “High-T Department of War,” framing the new program as a readiness measure designed to keep American troops healthy, resilient and prepared for combat.

“While we invest heavily in our weapon systems, platforms and gear, our most decisive tactical advantage will always be the individual warfighter,” Hegseth said in a video posted to X.

“We have a sacred duty to maintain that advantage, which is why we must constantly look for new ways to optimize your performance, your resilience and your long-term health,” he added.

Under the initiative, testosterone screening will become an annual procedure for servicemen over 30, an age when levels of the hormone can begin declining naturally.

Hegseth said the goal is to ensure servicemen “have the right testosterone levels to operate at [their] absolute best because it’s well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop.”

Those found to have a medically diagnosed deficiency will be offered testosterone replacement therapy, commonly known as TRT. Treatment will not be mandatory.

“This initiative, it’s not about artificial enhancement; it’s about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain and fight,” Hegseth said.

“We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world. And this program delivers on that obligation.”

The High-T Department of War. pic.twitter.com/hlAUq3j2cD

— Secretary of War Pete Hegseth (@SecWar) July 15, 2026

Approximately 5.6% of men between the ages of 30 and 79 have testosterone deficiency, The Hill reported. Low testosterone can be associated with muscle loss, fatigue, weight gain and sexual dysfunction, as well as conditions including osteoporosis and depression.

The Pentagon’s plan puts those potential health problems squarely inside the military-readiness debate. Hegseth has repeatedly argued that the physical and mental condition of individual troops must receive the same attention as aircraft, ships and other expensive hardware.

“By addressing these health markers early, we’re keeping you on the leading edge of lethality and giving you the same level of support that you give this nation the absolute best,” he said.