For many years, the process of “gender-norming” was routine in the military and also in local police departments and fire departments. This was implemented to meet the demands of radical feminists who demanded female participation. Lower standards were applied to women compared with those applied to men in order to allow more women to be hired or to participate.
Pete Hegseth appropriately says “No more“. This is long overdue: (HT: Appalachian Renegade)
🚨 BREAKING: In a major announcement, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announces the RETURN to MALE-ONLY STANDARDS
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) September 30, 2025
"Each service will ensure that every requirement for every Combat MOS, for every designated combat arms position, returns to the highest MALE STANDARD ONLY."
"We are… pic.twitter.com/pHVM9k4sHC
Fred Gregory submitted the following comment:
“My oldest daughter was sworn in as a Fairfax County, VA. police officer in 1983. She didn’t get a pass on physical fitness. She went on to honorably serve for 25 years, retiring as a Detective.
Good for SecWar Hegseth . Be all you can be soldier. OORAH!”
Thanks, Fred. There is obviously less of an issue when the same standards are applied across the board.