Tweaks to Army's Physical Fitness Test Are Relatively Modest
The Army has approved a series of revisions to its physical fitness test, recalibrating performance benchmarks in a modest and symbolic move that reflects mounting internal and political pressure over how the military measures fitness. What began as an initiative to introduce gender-neutral standards for combat arms roles has gradually evolved into a servicewide adjustment. […]
Sergeant Major of the Army Walks Back New Physical Training Uniform Announcement
The Army will not be transitioning to new physical training uniforms, despite an announcement last week by the service’s top enlisted leader about new uniforms on the horizon. Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer criticized the current PT uniform during the Association of the United States Army conference in Washington, D.C., saying it fell […]
Air Force's New Physical Training Uniform Finally Set to Hit Exchange Store Shelves this Summer
Airmen at basic military training have finally started to receive new physical training clothes, nearly two years after they were promised to service members. Sarah Fiocco, an Air Force spokesperson, told Military.com on Thursday that airmen at basic training began receiving the remodeled physical training clothes last month. Chris Ward, a spokesman for the Army […]
Successfully Navigating Military Boot Camp: 6 Tips for Physical Readiness
There are specific similarities and differences between the service branches, but you can group the six services in pairs and see how they compare and contrast. Pairs such as the Navy and Coast Guard, Air Force and Space Force, and Army and Marine Corps have more similarities than differences. Depending on which branch you’re choosing, […]
The Army Is Working Toward Better Physical Training and Mental Health Care for Its Dogs
The Army revamped its health and wellness program for soldiers in 2020, dubbing it “Holistic Health and Fitness,” or H2F. There, the service got into doctrine on how soldiers should take care of themselves, including proper sleep, nutrition, exercise and mental health. Now, the Army is doing the same for its working dogs, a force […]