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DOD Warns of Obesity's Impact on Military Readiness
Filed: Feb 03, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
Summary: The Department of Defense highlights obesity's threat to military effectiveness in a new letter to Hegseth.
WHO: Department of Defense
WHAT: Warns of obesity's impact on military readiness
WHEN: Feb 02, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: To address concerns about military effectiveness
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