Space Force Rolls Out Fitness Trackers to Guardians in Lieu of Traditional Testing The Space Force announced it will conduct a two-year testing period on wearable fitness trackers as part of its newly...
Breaking Down the Three Phases of Army Ranger School As with any of the special operations units in the U.S. military, it takes endurance, stamina, intelligence and mental...
The Top 10 Reasons Why People Fail at Special Ops There are many ways to fail out or quit any of the many special-ops programs, but the biggest reason someone fails is usually...
Why Building Cardio Endurance Matters Even for Those Who Lift When running at a steady pace for long distances, swimming for more than the length of a pool and even rucking, most strength...
Army Not Tweaking Fitness Test After Uncertainty Over Gender Standards The annual defense authorization bill passed in December directed the Army to set the same fitness standards for men and...
This Combo Workout Isn’t Just for Fitness Test Preparation There are so many fun, effective workouts that combine running, swimming and calisthenics exercises.
Ask Stew: Should I Focus on Swimming Faster for the Navy PST? Getting faster is a combination of swimming conditioning and improvement in technique.
The Challenges of Passing Military Swimming Tests One of the toughest swims I receive emails for on a weekly basis is the underwater swim , especially from Navy SEAL and Air...
Here's a Breakdown of the Combat Swim Stroke The combat swim stroke is a relaxing and super efficient stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) Score Chart The updated ACFT demonstrates the standards required for each movement, as well as the minimum score required for different...
Major General Convicted of Forcible Kissing to Retire as Colonel An Air Force two-star general who was convicted of abusive sexual contact in a court-martial last year will retire as a...
Air Force Academy Senior Wins Miss Colorado Competition Madison Marsh, an Arkansas native and reigning Miss Academy, was crowned on Saturday after beating out about 20 local pageant...
Bill Guaranteeing Cost-of-Living Increase for Veterans in 2024 Heads to President's Desk The annual task in Congress ensures that VA compensation keeps pace with Social Security increases.
A Soldier Attempted Suicide in Poland. Left to Roam at Fort Riley, He Killed Himself. The unit's response to Valley's first attempt to kill himself raises questions over whether the Army's suicide prevention...
Air Force Resurrects Assignment Swap Program for Enlisted Ranks The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program, which becomes available June 1 for airmen, will allow senior master sergeants...