00:00At the Department of War, we have the most elite warriors on the face of the earth.
00:05Every single day, you are pushed to your absolute physical and mental limits
00:10to master the profession of arms.
00:13We demand your all, and you give it.
00:16But while we invest heavily in our weapons systems, platforms, and gear,
00:21our most decisive tactical advantage will always be the individual warfighter.
00:27We have a sacred duty to maintain that advantage,
00:30which is why we must constantly look for new ways to optimize your performance,
00:35your resilience, and your long-term health.
00:38And to meet that commitment today,
00:40I'm authorizing a new screening program for testosterone deficiency for our service members,
00:46ensuring you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best.
00:52Because it's well-established science that as we age, testosterone levels often naturally drop.
01:00Under the supervision of our world-class medical professionals, warfighters age 30 and older
01:06are going to be tested annually as part of their periodic health assessment.
01:10It's a health assessment that happens every year.
01:12We're just adding this test.
01:14Those under 30 can voluntarily choose to get the test as well.
01:18If treatment is recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy.
01:27This initiative, it's not about artificial enhancement.
01:31It's about restoring and optimizing your natural capabilities, protecting your longevity,
01:37and ensuring you have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight.
01:42We owe our warriors the absolute best medical care in the world.
01:46And this program delivers on that obligation.
01:50Taking care of your long-term health means ensuring you remain strong, resilient, and capable.
01:55Not just for your next deployment, but for the rest of your life.
01:58So you can thrive long after you take off the uniform.
02:02As we know, the modern battlefield is brutal and unrelenting.
02:07It requires and demands maximum psychological and mental readiness.
02:12And by addressing these health markers early,
02:15we're keeping you on the leading edge of lethality
02:17and giving you the same level of support that you give this nation, the absolute best.
02:24Godspeed, keep going, and God bless.
02:26Godspeed, keep going, and God bless.
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