Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced plans to enforce stricter fitness and weight standards for reserve troops, reacting to a report that revealed over two-thirds are overweight. Hegseth stressed that complacency regarding fitness standards is unacceptable, as it adversely affects military readiness. The report from the American Security Project highlighted a rising obesity rate in the National Guard and reserves, indicating that personnel separated due to obesity could hinder the military's operational capabilities. Hegseth's commitment to fitness reflects a broader aim to enhance national security amidst growing demands on reserve forces.
Hegseth emphasized the military's commitment to fitness and weight standards, stating, 'We will be FIT, not FAT. Completely unacceptable. This is what happens when standards are IGNORED.'
According to the American Security Project report, over two-thirds of Guard and Reserve troops are overweight, jeopardizing military readiness and deployment capabilities.
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