Pentagon pulls testosterone testing guidance from website
#Pentagon #MilitaryHealthPentagon's testosterone testing guidance for troops vanished from its website within 24 hours, temporarily rescinded for updates. Policy requires men 30+ be screened, with hormone therapy optional, part of Hegseth's readiness initiative. read more
US military to test soldiers testosterone levels
#TestosteroneScreening #MilitaryHealthThe US military will begin voluntary testosterone screening for soldiers, promising treatment to optimize performance. Testosterone is a key health indicator but cannot alone measure capability. Experts warn low levels may reflect lifestyle factors rather than deficiency. read more
Texas Air Force Base Flu Outbreak Nears 300 Cases
#FluOutbreak #MilitaryHealthA flu outbreak at Texas' Lackland Air Force Base nears 300 cases after Defense Secretary Hegseth ended mandatory vaccines in April. Only 40% of recruits opted in, prompting reinstatement of vaccine mandates for boot camps. read more
Flu outbreak hits Texas base after vaccine mandate lifted
#FluOutbreak #MilitaryHealthA flu outbreak at Texas' Lackland Air Force Base has sickened nearly 160 troops after Defense Secretary Hegseth lifted the mandatory flu vaccine requirement, calling it "absurd." The Air Force temporarily reinstated the shot for recruits. read more