Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth just made a big move to fix the military’s physical fitness rules. He ordered the Pentagon to make sure men and women in combat roles meet the exact same standards. This change is all about making our military stronger and ready for any fight.
Hegseth says the old rules were too weak and let standards drop under past leaders. He wants every soldier, marine, sailor, and airman to be held to high expectations. No more special treatment based on gender—just one tough standard for everyone.
The new plan throws out “woke” policies that focused on feelings instead of strength. Hegseth made it clear: combat jobs need the toughest warriors, whether they’re male or female. This isn’t about being unfair—it’s about making sure our troops can handle real battles.
Chris Plante and his team on The Right Squad cheered this decision. They said lowering standards for political correctness put lives at risk. The military shouldn’t care about your gender—it should care if you can do the job when bullets start flying.
Hegseth’s memo also targets China’s growing threats. By teaming up with allies like Japan, he wants to show our enemies we mean business. Stronger soldiers mean a stronger America, ready to protect our friends and crush our foes.
Critics might whine about “fairness,” but real warriors know the truth. If you can’t meet the bar, you don’t belong in combat. This isn’t a gym class—it’s life or death. Our military needs the best, not the easiest.
Plante’s panel laughed at the idea that equal standards are somehow unfair. They joked that maybe some politicians would rather give out participation trophies than win wars. But Hegseth isn’t playing games—he’s rebuilding the military Trump-style.
This is a win for common sense. America’s enemies don’t care about your gender. They care if you can fight. Hegseth’s move ensures our troops are tough, united, and ready to defend freedom. That’s what real leadership looks like.
