Pentagon Pete’s Wild Grooming Demands Ahead of Speech Leaked
Kylie Cooper / REUTERS Pete Hegseth is casting troops who fit specific “physical standards” to support him at his upcoming “State of the Force” address later this month. The embattled defense secretary, 46, is asking top military brass to nominate service members who exhibit “impeccable grooming an...
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Pentagon Pete’s Wild Grooming Demands Ahead of Speech Leaked
Kylie Cooper / REUTERS Pete Hegseth is casting troops who fit specific “physical standards” to support him at his upcoming “State of the Force” address later this month. The embattled defen...
