The US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, said that all people in the US military must pass the same hard fitness test. He said the test will be the same for men and women. Some women may not pass this new test.

Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump spoke to many top military leaders at a big meeting. They talked about making the military stronger and more focused. They also said they want to stop some old rules and make new changes.

Many generals and officers came from different places to listen. The room was very quiet when the leaders spoke. President Trump said he wants to bring back a strong spirit in the military. He also talked about the good things the US military has done.