The department-wide review will analyze the standards of all U.S. military branches to ensure they are the "most lethal and effective fighting force."

Hegseth’s directive comes after the Biden administration loosened restrictions on various grooming and hairstyle rules for military service members, as well as body fat percentage requirements for

In a bold move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is shaking up military standards, sparking debates and raising eyebrows across the nation.