Military Fitness Criteria Established for Attendance at White House UFC Event

Construction is ongoing for the UFC match scheduled for June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. The Defense Department has announced that military personnel must meet specific body type criteria to attend the event. According to a Pentagon memo reviewed by NBC News, service members must have a waist-to-height ratio of less than 0.55 and must fulfill all service-specific physical fitness test requirements to be eligible for tickets. Uniformed troops from various commands worldwide can request tickets, but the Pentagon will not cover travel costs. The memo emphasizes that tickets should be given to genuine UFC fans rather than just high-ranking officials. The Pentagon has not commented on this requirement. The event coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and is expected to have high demand, with Trump personally selecting most of the 4,000 attendees. There have been discussions regarding whether military attendees will be considered 'deployed' during the event, similar to previous events. The memo also specifies that attendees should wear a short-sleeve uniform with appropriate military regalia and headgear, noting that the event will be standing room only and outdoors.