A bearded nation holds its breath. In a speech to senior brass, “Secretary of War” Pete Hegseth swaps morale patches for barber capes and unveils a Pentagon-wide reboot: daily “real hard PT,” twice-yearly tests, and a grooming crackdown that treats beards like contraband. Between “no more beardos” and “we don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans,” the message lands with drill-sergeant clarity and a meme’s sense of timing.

Fitness first: Combat field tests “in any environment” + service tests at a gender-neutral, age-normed male standard scored above 70%.

Accountability for everyone: PT + height/weight checks twice a year—from privates to four-stars.

Daily grind: Mandatory “real hard PT” every duty day; no, hot yoga doesn’t count.

Grooming crackdown: No beards, no long hair, no “individual expression”—unless you’re Special Forces.

Culture reset: “The era of unprofessional appearance is over.” Translation: standards are back; excuses are out.

If you’re here for policy, you’ll get a full plate. If you’re here for the memes, you’ll leave with a beard-shaped hole in your heart.

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