Pentagon officials put in place fresh standards for weight and grooming for service members attending Pete Hegseth's speech on Sept. 30. Reports say they want the most physically fit service members with perfectly neat appearances in the crowd. The event comes at a time when Hegseth deals with record-low approval ratings and a push for impeachment. To date, the Pentagon has not explained the policy publicly. The requirements apply to all troops planning to attend the speech. The surprising decision has heightened scrutiny of the man leading the Pentagon.
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Pentagon sets strict grooming standards for troops attending Hegseth's speech | Address is scheduled for Sept 30 | Inshorts - Inshorts
Pentagon sets strict grooming standards for troops attending Hegseth's speech | Address is scheduled for Sept 30 | Inshorts Inshorts