Here is the makeup of the US military and how it's changed over time

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth urges a return to 1990s military standards, citing data on changes in the armed forces' ...

Hegseth wants ‘male standard’ for combat roles. Many female veterans say that’s already the case

He told hundreds of military commanders at a gathering on Tuesday that there would be new directives to ensure that the requirement for every position in combat “returns to the highest male standard.” ...