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Pete Hegseth: “I don't want my son serving alongside troops who are out of shape or in a combat unit with females who can't meet the…”

On the recordSeptember 30, 2025
I don't want my son serving alongside troops who are out of shape or in a combat unit with females who can't meet the same combat arms physical standards as men.
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Pete Hegseth
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cbsnews.com
Sep 30, 2025

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Hegseth discussing military fitness standards.

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