The Pentagon is currently setting a very specific bar for its upcoming State of the Force address, requiring troops to meet strict waist-to-height requirements and exhibit what officials call “impeccable” grooming standards if they want to attend. This event, which is scheduled for September 30, is a major focus for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as he continues to push his vision for the military.
According to The Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon is asking commanders to nominate service members who fit these physical standards to attend the speech. The Hill highlighted that the Pentagon is looking for individuals who can serve as “role models for their peers and subordinates.” Therefore, the selection process for the attendees is quite rigorous.
