{"id":992,"date":"2026-07-15T21:15:02","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T21:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/relocationacrossamerica.com\/?p=992"},"modified":"2026-07-15T21:15:02","modified_gmt":"2026-07-15T21:15:02","slug":"high-t-department-of-war-hegseth-pushes-gender-affirming-care-for-soldiers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/relocationacrossamerica.com\/?p=992","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHigh-T Department of War\u201d: Hegseth pushes \u201cgender-affirming care\u201d for soldiers"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Due to a ban put in place by the Trump administration, transgender civilians are still barred from joining the U.S. military. However, that doesn\u2019t mean that the military is entirely opposed to gender-affirming care for its soldiers.<\/p>\n

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On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced new, annual testosterone check-ups for male service members over the age of 30. Hegseth shared that soldiers found to have low testosterone levels will be offered testosterone replacement therapy (TRT).<\/p>\n

Hegseth shared a video announcement to social media with the caption \u201cThe High-T Department of War,\u201d saying that the program was a way to invest in the United States\u2019 \u201cmost decisive tactical advantage\u2026the individual warfighter.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have a sacred duty to maintain that advantage, which is why we must constantly look for new ways to optimize your performance, your resilience and your long-term health,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

Testosterone levels naturally decline in men as they get older. Testosterone deficiency can lead to other health problems. Under the Trump administration, the Food and Drug Administration has loosened their guidelines around prescribing TRT, which was previously only recommended for men who have an identifiable medical reason for their low testosterone levels. In his statement, Hegseth said the initiative is \u201cnot about artificial enhancement.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u201cIt\u2019s about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity, ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain and fight,\u201d he said. \u201cWe owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world. And this program delivers on that obligation.\u201d<\/p>\n

Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., called out the hypocrisy of proving TRT for aging men in the military while barring transgender soldiers who have gone through similar hormone regimens.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Secretary of Forever Wars, Pete Hegseth, just announced they are going to provide hormone therapy to male service members who don\u2019t have enough testosterone,\u201d she said. \u201cLet\u2019s be clear: This is gender affirming care and it completely debunks all of Republicans\u2019 attacks on trans people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Watch Hegseth\u2019s announcement below via YouTube:<\/em><\/p>\n

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