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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
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
Air Force launches new initiative to boost physical fitness
As part of the "Culture of Fitness" initiative, gyms across all Air Force and Space Force facilities will be open 24/7.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles
Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.
Hegseth orders review of military grooming and fitness standards
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior Pentagon leadership to review how and why grooming standards, including beards, have changed since 2015.
By Riley Ceder