Troops to get free tickets to White House UFC event, must meet weight standards
4 hours ago
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- Senior Pentagon leaders are selecting uniformed service members for a White House UFC event hosted by President Trump.
- Tickets require meeting military body composition standards, including a waist-to-height ratio below 0.55 and fitness test requirements.
- The standards align with the Defense Department's new focus on waist-to-height ratio for warfighting readiness.
- Average height standards suggest maximum waist sizes of 37 inches for men and 35 inches for women.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth emphasizes eliminating 'fat troops' and prioritizing physical fitness.
- Pentagon officials stress that attendees must 'look good' on camera, with one stating 'No fattys'.
- Commanders are directed to choose 'genuine UFC fans', focusing on junior enlisted and junior officers.
- Selected service members must pay their own travel expenses despite free tickets, with a preference for those outside the capital.
- The Pentagon has a history of orchestrating troop appearances for Trump's events based on political and physical criteria.