Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth celebrated the reassignment of some overweight Texas National Guard members deployed to Chicago as part of President Trump's immigration crackdown. A viral photograph of seemingly overweight soldiers arriving in Illinois prompted the action, aligning with Hegseth's consistent criticism of fitness standards in the armed forces.
The Texas Military Department confirmed the replacement of a small group of National Guard members, stating that seven service members were identified as not meeting mission requirements during a pre-mission validation process and were returned to their home stations. This action underscores the Department of Defense's renewed emphasis on high and uncompromising fitness standards.
The National Guard Bureau also reiterated that all soldiers must consistently meet service-specific height, weight, and physical fitness standards, with non-compliant members being removed from ... download the app to read more
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