About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in South Korea, but the White House is considering changes to that military footprint.
Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.
The confirmation came after recovery teams pulled the soldiers' M88 Hercules armored vehicle from a swamp Sunday night.
Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of March 31, 2025.
