Hegseth Halts Liberal Neutering of National Guard Troops in Crime Infested DC

Article Title: National Guard in DC to carry M17 pistols, conduct law enforcement duties, task force says

Article Excerpt: "...Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had officially authorized the troops to carry weapons if their mission required it. On Friday, the joint task force overseeing the troops confirmed the move, noting that Guard personnel sent on missions would carry M17 pistols, "which are intended for person protection." The task force said Guard members would receive proper training on how to use the weapons before being allowed to carry them. ..."

Reference Source: abcnews.go.com

Army Issues New Fitness Test with Key Changes | Men and women will be required to meet the same scoring standards for 21 combat military occupational specialties

Article Title: Army Issues New Fitness Test with Key Changes

Article Excerpt: "...The Army Fitness Test will be the “official physical fitness test of record,” replacing the Army Combat Fitness Test.

Upon implementation, men and women will be required to meet the same scoring standards for 21 combat military occupational specialties.

“For those 21 [military occupational specialties] they will all be graded on the male scale, so it will be sex neutral,” Command Sgt. Maj. JoAnn Naumann told Task & Purpose. “The passing score for most people will be a 300 with a minimum of 60 in every event. For those in those 21 specialties, the passing score will be 350 with a minimum of 60 in every event.”..."

Reference Source: www.ngaus.org