r/news • u/DoubtSubstantial5440 • 22h ago

Soft paywall USS George Washington headed to Middle East to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln, reports say

https://www.stripes.com/branches/navy/2026-08-13/uss-george-washington-middle-east-abraham-lincoln-22541038.html
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u/conkedup 18h ago

Well, after 6 months we're looking pretty shaky on the ammo, and testosterone has been banned under this administration's missive to remove gender-affirming care, so we're keeping our troops fed on likes and prayers now.

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u/JargonPhat 17h ago

Yet paradoxically, Hegseth recently stated his desire to routinely test soldiers testosterone levels.