Marathon Running Plan The Marine Corps Marathon is at the end of October. Do you have or can recommend any running programs to help those of us...
Ask Stew: CFA Prep for West Point and Plebe Year How can you master the candidate fitness assessment to gain admission to West Point?
Take 2:00 Off Your PFT Mile If you are a beginner, you should ramp up distance, pace and intensity over a six- to eight-week period.
How to Lose Stubborn Love Handles The number one item if you will notice is food intake. As with any fitness and health goal - nutrition and exercise are...
PFT Run Workouts Most of the time, I receive emails from people who are seeking to pass their PFT, and just as many who wish to max out their...
The Best 20-Minute Workouts Do you want to jump-start your new year with some great ideas that you can incorporate into your fitness routine?
Popular Swimming Pool Workouts During the winter months, many people who email me are looking for an alternative to running outside. In other words, what...
Career Change to Special Forces If you are seeking a career change to any of the special forces and special ops world, start training hard and start training...
Preparing for Army Ranger School Ever wanted to put on the Ranger Tab on your Army uniform? To become a Ranger takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and...
Tactical Fitness with Stew Smith: Getting Army Special Forces Fit A high school student with an injury wonders how to get in shape to join the Army Special Forces.
What Happens to Soldiers Who Refuse the COVID Vaccine? Soldiers have limited options to refuse the COVID-19 vaccine, and may have a hard time claiming an exemption.
All GI Bill Users Soon Will Be Required to Contact the VA Each Month to Receive Payment If you don't verify your attendance, you don't get any money.
Air Force Wants to Move Fast on Boat Plane for Special Operators The Air Force is moving forward with an amphibious, pontoon-equipped version of the MC-130J Commando II.
France Kills Islamic State Leader Who Attacked US Military Personnel in Niger in 2017 Adnan Abu Walid al-Sahrawi was killed in a strike by France’s Barkhane military operation “a few weeks ago,” a French...
Nearly 46K Employees Are Holding Out on the VA's COVID-19 Vaccine Order, Agency Says Under mandates issued by VA Secretary Denis McDonough, all personnel in veterans hospitals and clinics are to be vaccinated...
