Hegseth Announces Plan to Screen Troops' Testosterone Levels
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is demanding "testosterone deficiency" testing for U.S. soldiers to ensure they're masculine enough to be a part of his anti-woke military.
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Hegseth announced they're gonna start screening for T and administering testosterone treatment for warriors found wanting[image or embed] -- Matthew Gault (@mjgault.bsky.social) 12:25 PM · Jul 15, 2026
Hegseth announced they're gonna start screening for T and administering testosterone treatment for warriors found wanting[image or embed]
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... "Today, I'm authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members -- ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best. Because it's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often, naturally, drop," Hegseth said. On X, he captioned the video, "The High-T Department of War." ...
Because it's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often, naturally, drop," Hegseth said.
On X, he captioned the video, "The High-T Department of War." ...
#1 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-15 03:36 PM | Reply
My first thought was that this was a joke. I am appalled that it is not in fact an onion article. Get me out of this Idiocracy simulation!
#2 | Posted by justagirl_idaho at 2026-07-15 03:38 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 3
Does anyone else perceive a homoerotic theme here?
#3 | Posted by Zed at 2026-07-15 03:42 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
I want to hear the medical basis for determining this "therapy" effective to erect masculinity from Hegseth.
His feels are "gimp seeks dom" vibe.
#4 | Posted by redlightrobot at 2026-07-15 03:52 PM | Reply
I've never had my testosterone level checked. I'm 57
Is there any data that demonstrates soldiers with lower levels are at greater risk or put others at greater risk? At risk for death or injury?
#5 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 03:54 PM | Reply
#5 | Posted by eberly
He also doesnt want women so it is probably because he feels like low T men would be too much like a chick for his taste.
#6 | Posted by justagirl_idaho at 2026-07-15 04:09 PM | Reply
Pete Hegseth has two supernumerary ------- located in the place his balls should be.
#7 | Posted by NerfHerder at 2026-07-15 04:44 PM | Reply
No more MAGA in the army I guess.
Poor lil incels
#8 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-07-15 05:07 PM | Reply
"The High-T Department of War."
Could a video title scream "guys with insecurity issues" any louder?
#9 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-15 05:35 PM | Reply
Service members have been instructed to lineup in a single file line and placed their dick through a hole in the wall.
Hegseth will personally conduct the tests.
He knows good seaman when he tastes it.
#10 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 06:20 PM | Reply
"lineup in a single file line and placed their dick through a hole in the wall."
Dream come true, right?
Why do you criticize behavior you personally engage in?
#11 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 06:36 PM | Reply
Omg!
Why are you commenting on my comment?
So rude!
#12 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 06:38 PM | Reply
Also.
Lighten up Nancy.
It's --------- joke for Turds, FartFisher and BullBringer.
#13 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 06:39 PM | Reply
-So rude!
I held off on the racist, Nazi, pedo accusation
What was I thinking????
#14 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 06:42 PM | Reply
Maybe if you do your chores, your wife will give you a--------.
Good lick!
#15 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 06:45 PM | Reply
15
Is that all your man has to do to get one from you?
Expect more from him ... ..
#16 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 06:47 PM | Reply
My husband doesn't even need to do that.
Sometimes he just has to look over.
Enjoy celibacy.
#17 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 06:50 PM | Reply
This is gender affirming care.
#18 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-15 06:56 PM | Reply
Only if you believe Hegseth to be the final authority on gender.
Which, you probably do.
You seem like the type who would idolize Hegseth.
#19 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 06:58 PM | Reply
Testosterone gives one confidence. So you can imagine less confidence, like ClownShack or ShantSpeak, puts all of us at risk.
#20 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-15 06:58 PM | Reply
Per your own statements, you're closer to his type than I am.
#21 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-15 07:01 PM | Reply
Do people understand the purpose of the--------?
I mean if you're a gay man why would you give another gay man a--------?
-------s aren't for giving pleasure, they are for detecting infidelity.
Anyone giving a ------- is looking to see if you're a cheater.
#22 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-15 07:03 PM | Reply
This is just a backdoor way to kick out people over 30, because those are more likely to be the career officers and enlistees. In other words, the experienced ones, wise enough to not rally behind a failure like Hegseth.
They're doing their best to tighten ranks.
#23 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-07-15 07:05 PM | Reply
you're closer to his type than I am. #21 | POSTED BY ONETRUMPER
I'm not a closeted homosexual.
But you're an incel.
So.
You're correct.
Besides. Everyone knows Asians have the lowest levels of testosterone.
"Large-scale studies, including data from the PubMed and PubMed analyses, indicate that non-Hispanic Asian men, on average, have lower measured levels of total testosterone compared to Caucasian, Hispanic, and Black populations."
Womp womp!
#24 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 07:07 PM | Reply
-I'm not a closeted homosexual
So? I'm not a closeted anything.
But you're special.
Who knows ... .maybe you're a closet drinker, smoker, gambler, Nazi, etc.
#25 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 07:20 PM | Reply
Interesting comments on this thread.
imo, one of the best, so far, is #2 ...
No, sadly, it is not an Onion article. It is the leader of our Military saying this phlegm.
This seems to be the level of qualification needed to get a strategic position in the Trump Cabinet.
#26 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-15 07:30 PM | Reply
-Anyone giving a ------- is looking to see if you're a cheater.
Is that right, clown?
#27 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 07:31 PM | Reply
-------- aren't for giving pleasure, they are for detecting infidelity.
LOL. You poor sad sack.
#28 | Posted by Alexandrite at 2026-07-15 07:39 PM | Reply
-------- aren't for giving pleasure, they are for detecting infidelity. Anyone giving a blowjob is looking to see if you're a cheater.
#22 | Posted by oneironaut
I have to remember the benefits of logging into this site.
#29 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-15 08:05 PM | Reply
"Anyone giving a ------- is looking to see if you're a cheater."
Is it really cheating if I deny her my essence, Mandrake?
#30 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-07-15 08:29 PM | Reply
Congratulations on the Car Antenna Level Event comment, though.
#31 | Posted by snoofy at 2026-07-15 08:30 PM | Reply | Newsworthy 1
OneIronPedo checks a lot of dudes for cheating.
#32 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-07-15 08:36 PM | Reply
#32 | Posted by Sycophant at 2026-07-15 08:36 PM | Reply | Flag
This negro doesn't any testosterone.
#33 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-15 10:20 PM | Reply
*have
#34 | Posted by lfthndthrds at 2026-07-15 10:20 PM | Reply
LOL
Very few here are original with insults.
You're either a --- or a girl.
Even from the dolts here who pass themselves off as being high minded and enlightened
#35 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 10:24 PM | Reply
My comment on this article/thread ...
I wish it had been an Onion satire as #2 proffers.
But it is not a satire.
It is real.
And it affects the Great Military that risks their lives to protect the Country.
What is the factual substantiation of this new policy?
#36 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-15 10:37 PM | Reply
Those with clinically low testosterone levels will receive treatment.
You know, just like if you went to your Dr and he/she prescribed it.
#37 | Posted by oneironaut at 2026-07-15 10:49 PM | Reply
I don't know if there's any military benefit from treating these men with low testosterone and I don't know how much it will cost, but treating them for it isn't going to hurt them
We're not forcing them to receive the treatment, right?
#38 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 10:58 PM | Reply
Is that right, clown? #27 | POSTED BY EBERLY
That unique ability is OneTrumper's special power.
He worked in Chinese intelligence, blowing dudes to figure out which was the liar.
#39 | Posted by ClownShack at 2026-07-15 10:59 PM | Reply
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#40 | Posted by eberly at 2026-07-15 11:16 PM | Reply
@#40
10,000 Maniacs - Don't Talk (1987) www.youtube.com
Lyrics excerpt ...
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... I'd rather hear some truth tonight Than entertain your lies ...
#41 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-15 11:26 PM | Reply
OK, a most serious song ...
Dire Straits - Brothers In Arms (1985) www.youtube.com
... [Verse 1] These mist covered mountains Are a home now for me But my home is the lowlands And always will be Some day you'll return to Your valleys and your farms And you'll no longer burn To be brothers in arms [Verse 2] Through these fields of destruction Baptisms of fire I've witnessed your suffering As the battle raged higher And though they did hurt me so bad In the fear and alarm You did not desert me My brothers in arms ... [Verse 3] Now the sun's gone to hell And the moon riding high Let me bid you farewell Every man has to die But it's written in the starlight And every line in your palm We're fools to make war On our brothers in arms ...
[Verse 2] Through these fields of destruction Baptisms of fire I've witnessed your suffering As the battle raged higher And though they did hurt me so bad In the fear and alarm You did not desert me My brothers in arms
...
[Verse 3] Now the sun's gone to hell And the moon riding high Let me bid you farewell Every man has to die But it's written in the starlight And every line in your palm We're fools to make war On our brothers in arms ...
#42 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-15 11:42 PM | Reply
This guy is such a pathetic caricature.
After seeing him do his dumbbell "lifts" with the sailors during PT, you know this weasel piece of s*^% is an overcompensating d*^%bag.
#43 | Posted by jpw at 2026-07-15 11:58 PM | Reply
@#43 ... This guy is such a pathetic caricature. ...
Caricature?
imo, you are being kind.
A caricature implies that there may be something to substantiate that caricature.
#44 | Posted by LampLighter at 2026-07-16 12:11 AM | Reply
Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake: Uh, Jack, Jack, listen... tell me, tell me, Jack. When did you first... become... well, develop this theory? General Jack D. Ripper: [somewhat embarassed] Well, I, uh... I... I... first became aware of it, Mandrake, during the physical act of love. Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake: Hmm. General Jack D. Ripper: Yes, a uh, a profound sense of fatigue... a feeling of emptiness followed. Luckily I... I was able to interpret these feelings correctly. Loss of essence. Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake: Hmm. General Jack D. Ripper: I can assure you it has not recurred, Mandrake. Women uh... women sense my power and they seek the life essence. I, uh... I do not avoid women, Mandrake. Group Capt. Lionel Mandrake: No. General Jack D. Ripper: But I... I do deny them my essence.
#45 | Posted by Doc_Sarvis at 2026-07-16 06:12 AM | Reply
-------- aren't for giving pleasure, they are for detecting infidelity. Anyone giving a ------- is looking to see if you're a cheater. #22 | Posted by oneironaut
Sez the obviously noncunning linguist.
Or maybe just taste-testing for other deposits.
#46 | Posted by Dbt2 at 2026-07-16 06:31 AM | Reply
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