NewsNBC Miami PoliticsMay 29, 2026Miami-Dade
Pentagon sets body-type requirements for troops attending White House UFC event
The Defense Department is requiring military personnel to meet specific fitness standards, including a waist-to-height ratio of less than 0.55, to attend a high-profile UFC event on the White House South Lawn. The event, scheduled for June 14, coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and will feature 4,000-plus spectators handpicked by the President.
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Active-duty service members must meet specific physical appearance criteria and cover their own travel costs to attend this White House event, which organizers are prioritizing for 'genuine UFC fans' over rank.
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organizationNBC News“Reported on the Pentagon memo and ticket distribution.”other0.55“Required waist-to-height ratio for attendees.”organizationDefense Department“Issued the memo outlining fitness criteria for the event.”organizationWashington Post“First reported the fitness requirements.”other4,000“Estimated number of spectators for the event.”other250“Refers to the America 250th anniversary celebration.”personDonald Trump“President associated with the event and the America 250 anniversary celebration.”