Hegseth rails against ‘fat generals’ and calls for physical fitness standards

September 30, 2025
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at a gathering of military officers that he expected more physical fitness from personnel in the U.S. military and criticized “fat generals and admirals.” Hegseth said that he will impose a mandatory personal fitness test twice a year. 



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