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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Pentagon demands only fittest and most ‘impeccably’ groomed troops attend Hegseth speech: report

The Pentagon has reportedly sent out an email seeking troops to appear alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth at a major speech later this month – but only if they meet strict fitness and grooming standards.

The Wall Street Journal reports that the message was fired out to Army commanders Tuesday asking them to nominate troops who meet the approved “physical standards” with a view to their appearing alongside the secretary at his “State of the Force” address on September 30.

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