On the recordSeptember 30, 2025
Standards must be uniform, gender-neutral, and high. If not, they’re not standards. They’re just suggestions.
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Pete Hegseth
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nypost.comEditor's note · Context
Hegseth emphasizes the need for strict fitness standards in the military.
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