What troops need to know about Hegseth’s new memos for the force
Hegseth ordered more strict grooming and fitness standards and less training on subjects like the Privacy Act, cybersecurity and controlled information.
By Carla Babb
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Air Force introduces new standards for physical fitness
The new assessment will see all airmen evaluated in four categories and introduces a two-mile run.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Fort Bragg soldier charged with murder in death of fellow soldier
Authorities charged a soldier from Fort Bragg in the fatal shooting of another soldier.
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
Soldiers at this base now have a 3D printing course
The course allows soldiers from any MOS to learn 3D design and printing skills.
By Staff Report
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeks
The newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing.
Army reviewing proposed changes to tape test, body composition
A more accurate tape test and a body fat waiver with a 540 or higher fitness test score.
By Todd South
Opinion
Dip, Doritos and drinking: Why the Army can’t get in shape
When CVS banned tobacco products from stores in 2014, nearly two out of five smokers who bought cigarettes at CVS quit rather than travel to another store.
By Maj. Nolan Johnson
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
Road to 2024 Paris Olympics: Army soldier-athletes look to compete
Here are some of the soldier-athletes eyeing to compete at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
More Army fitness test and body composition changes coming soon
The Army's top NCO offered new insight into what changes are coming and when soldiers might see them.
By Davis Winkie
Former Army sergeant gets life sentence in murder of fellow soldier
The second soldier defendant awaits sentencing.
By Staff Reports