Military Fitness Standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed a memo ordering the military to adopt the same standards for both men and women serving in combat roles. The memo aims to refine physical fitness standards and distinguish combat arms occupations from non-combat arms occupations.

Women in Combat Roles

Military experts weigh in on whether women should be serving in combat roles after President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense has voiced his belief that women should not be in combat positions.