Multiple reports say Pentagon officials are trying to bring several hundred service members to President Donald Trump’s upcoming UFC event on the White House lawn. According to internal materials cited by outlets, participation is not open-ended: troops must meet specific physical fitness and body-composition standards before being eligible to attend. Reports describe requirements tied to measurable factors such as height and weight, including adherence to a “waist-height ratio” standard. In addition to fitness criteria, the reported process includes financial expectations for participants, with some reports stating that attendees would need to cover their own travel costs. The requests are framed as an effort to staff or populate the event with active-duty personnel, while maintaining readiness and compliance with established military physical standards. The reporting focuses on the logistical and eligibility conditions described in the Pentagon materials, rather than on any changes to the event itself. The reports do not indicate any exemption process or whether the requirements apply to all branches in the same way.