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Pete Hegseth Pentagon speech requirements
The gist
The Pentagon asked commanders to nominate troops meeting waist-to-height and grooming standards for Hegseth's Sept.
The requirements reflect Hegseth's push to make physical fitness a visible priority across the force.
How it unfolded
- Sep 11, 2026Trump and Hegseth spoke at a Pentagon 9/11 memorial marking the 25th anniversary of the attacks, defending the war with Iran.
- Sep 15, 2026The Wall Street Journal reported the Pentagon is asking commanders to nominate troops for Hegseth's "State of the Force" address, requiring waist-to-height and grooming standards.
- Sep 16, 2026nj.com reported the Pentagon is reportedly asking for troops with certain waist-to-height ratios and "impeccable" grooming to stand behind Hegseth during his Sept. 30 speech.