While the reasoning behind this is dumb and it is unfortunate that the screening is mandatory for over 30s and not voluntary, I guess I can’t hate that some people will have the choice of receiving a treatment they may want.

Seems like just a matter of time until this logic extends to mandatory HGH and anabolic steroids for all soldiers or something.

Oh Pete, you're supposed to swallow the sperm, not smear it your hair

Love that they're getting gender-affirming care

Are there economic reasons that support the decision making?

Are recruiting numbers really strong over the past year? Are they projected to remain that way? Is the military going to be using AI to reduce headcount?

Are they going to force a lot of older soldiers into retirement to make for a new younger cadre of loyalists?

No useful discussion, as you like to say.. but 12 points/4 comments https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48924598

Or military.com: 4 points https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=48926245

I thought Republicans were opposed to gender affirming therapy?

Ah, America, once the most advanced scientific nation in the world. It's a profoundly sad reflection on the US that these people were chosen to be our leaders. They're not just ignorant, they're willfully stupid, and proud of it.

Have you seen men under the age of 30 these days?

Millions of barely conscious stalks of broccoli (now with facial hair) herded together calling everyone “bro” and saying “type shit” over and over like a nervous tick.

Oh and if you wonder if you have a testosterone deficiency, you do.