On the recordJanuary 10, 2026
When it comes to any job that requires physical power to perform in combat, those physical standards must be high and gender neutral.
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Pete Hegseth
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npr.orgEditor's note · Context
Hegseth discusses the importance of maintaining high standards for combat roles.
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