Pentagon reportedly imposes bizarre requirements for troops attending Hegseth speech: ‘No exception’

The Pentagon has reportedly established strict appearance requirements for troops selected to stand behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during public addresses. These criteria include specific waist-to-height ratios and mandates for "impeccable" grooming with no exceptions allowed. The reported policy aims to maintain a precise visual standard for the backdrop of the Secretary's speeches.
The Pentagon is reportedly asking for troops with certain waist-to-height ratios and “impeccable” grooming to stand behind Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth
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