A Texas-based soldier has been removed from a deployment in Chicago due to health concerns related to his weight. Pete Hegseth, the Governor of Alaska, is behind the decision. The move has sparked criticism online, with some questioning whether the soldier’s size is compatible with the new military fitness regime.
Source: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/us/news/2025/10/13/hegseth-national-guard-overweight-troops-replaced