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Army says fitness plan cut injuries and drug use, aids mental health
While the whole Army saw increases in problem areas, Holistic Health and Fitness units reported significantly lower increases across categories.
By Todd South
New program may help Guard, Reserve catch up to active duty on fitness
The program ends in July, but officials have requested more time.
By Todd South
New skills and qualification identifiers ahead for Army health program
The additional skill identifier would be a four-week home station course. The special qualification identifier would take 12 weeks.
By Todd South
Opinion
It’s time for the military to rethink entrance examinations
Since 1968, the military has used the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, or ASVAB, to assess all incoming recruits.
By Stew Latwin
Poor fitness among recruits is costing the Army millions, study says
Despite contributing the most recruits to the Army, Southern states had the most musculoskeletal injuries due to poor physical fitness.
By Zamone Perez
Get the score, skip the tape: This fitness score waives body fat test
Soldiers must hit at least 80 points in each Army Combat Fitness Test category.
By Todd South
Oklahoma Guard soldier dies following Army Combat Fitness Test
A soldier in the Oklahoma National Guard died earlier this month during a training mishap.
Navy eradicates fitness test failures in campaign to improve retention
The change is part of a Navy-wide campaign aimed at improving accessions, retention and attrition.
By Diana Stancy
Air Force to start tracking height-to-waist ratios in April
Airmen and guardians who fall short have a year to get fitter without punishment.
The biggest military stories of 2022
As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year.
By Military Times staff
Navy announces single physical fitness assessment cycle in 2023
The PFA for next year will run from Feb. 1 to Nov. 30.
By Diana Stancy