Trump Administration Testosterone  Credit: President Trump on Truth Social

July 16, 2026 - On Wednesday, the U.S. Department of 'War' released the following;

The Department of War is committed to building and maintaining a ready, lethal fighting force prepared to dominate the battlefield and achieve peace through strength.

Today, Secretary Hegseth directed an enhanced screening protocol for Service members to optimize performance, combat Operator Syndrome, and maximize mission readiness. Effective immediately, all Active Duty and Reserve Component personnel aged 30 and older will undergo mandatory screening for testosterone deficiency during their Periodic Health Assessment. Service members under the age of 30 may also request this screening during their PHA.

This enhanced screening protocol complements the efforts outlined in the "Warfighter Performance Optimization – Total Force Fitness" memorandum, and represents a continued investment in the health, peak performance, and resilience of the force. The protocol will enable the Department to establish a comprehensive baseline and offer targeted testosterone therapy, ensuring that it sustains a healthy, capable, and decisively dominant fighting force.

The "Health and Human Performance Optimization to Enhance Military Readiness" memorandum can be found here, and the "Warfighter Performance Optimization – Total Force Fitness" memorandum can be found here.

Source: U.S. Dept. of 'War'