Latest "Physical fitness assessment" stories

Navy will continue single physical fitness assessment cycle for 2024

The Navy departed from two annual PFA cycles in July 2021.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 weeks ago

Navy ends postpartum ‘wellness’ PFA for new Navy moms

Sailors previously completed the so-called wellness physical fitness assessment six to nine months after giving birth.

By Diana Stancy Correll

5 weeks ago

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 Correll

10 months ago

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 Correll

13 months ago

Navy gears up for single physical fitness assessment cycle, and scored planks, in 2022

The 2022 PFA cycle will be conducted from April 1 to Sept. 30.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

Postpartum sailors will now have a year to complete PT assessment

Postpartum sailors will be exempt from taking the PFA for 12 months rather than nine months after giving birth.

By Diana Stancy Correll

2 years ago

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