Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth wants only fit, well-groomed troops in the audience for an upcoming address in Quantico, Virginia, later this month, according to a new report. The selection criteria reflect Hegseth’s broader focus on physical fitness and the military’s public image.
According to internal emails reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, troops in attendance for Hegseth’s speech must meet the military’s weight requirements and maintain “impeccable” grooming standards.
The Office of the Secretary of Defense declined to comment on or provide a copy of the emailed memo to Business Insider.
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