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On The Radar: Testosterone Testing, MOLD Act, Lindsey Graham Funeral Delays

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By Teal Yost

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July 16, 2026

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This week's military news roundup covers Pentagon-mandated annual testosterone screening for active duty service members 30 and older, the bipartisan MOLD Act advancing in Congress to strengthen privatized housing protections, delayed funeral arrangements for retired Air Force Colonel and Senator Lindsey Graham, and Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer PO Scott Ruskin receiving the 2026 Pat Tillman Award for Service after rescuing 165 during the Texas Hill Country floods.

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Here's what's on the radar in military life this week. The Pentagon will begin annual testosterone screening for active duty service members age 30 and older as part of their routine health assessments. Announced by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the new policy makes screening mandatory, but any recommended testosterone replacement therapy will remain voluntary. The department has not yet announced when the program will begin. The Mold Act is gaining momentum in Congress and could bring stronger protections for military families living in privatized housing. The bipartisan legislation would require independent inspections, establish clearer mold standards, and increase transparency when health and safety concerns arise. The House is expected to consider the measure as part of this year's defense policy bill. Funeral arrangements for the late Senator Lindsey Graham have been delayed as leaders from around the world seek to attend. A retired Air Force Colonel and JAG officer, Graham spent more than three decades in uniform and in Congress became one of the Senate's leading voices on national defense, military readiness, and support for service members and veterans. Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer Petty Officer Scott Ruskin received the 2026 Pat Tillman Award for Service after helping rescue 165 campers and staff during last year's catastrophic Texas Hill Country floods. Accepting the honor at the ESPY Awards, Ruskin shared the spotlight with his fellow Coast Guardsmen, first responders, and the campers and counselors whose bravery saved countless lives. That's your breaking. Make sure you follow along so you never miss what's on the radar.
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