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Chief Master Sergeant of the Space Force Roger Towberman

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 days ago

Maj. Kristin Stanford, 15th Medical Operational Medical Readiness Squadron physical therapist and nutritional medicine, demonstrates a treatment on Tech. Sgt. Caleb Chandler, 15th OMRS physical therapy flight chief, for an injury at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 19, 2022. (Airman 1st Class Makensie Cooper/Air Force)

Air Force efforts to reduce on-the-job, chronic injuries take root

One way the Air Force is tackling the problem is by dispatching “operational support teams” to units whose missions are particularly taxing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

7 weeks ago

Air Force to start tracking height-to-waist ratios in April

Airmen and guardians who fall short have a year to get fitter without punishment.

By Rachel S. Cohen

2 months ago

What’s missing from the conversation on Air Force recruiting?

The Air Force says it’s having one of the toughest recruiting stretches of the past quarter-century.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Military families sickened by toxic Hawaii water sue US government

The Army, Navy, Air Force family members "rightly fear this is only the beginning" of medical problems, lawsuit alleges.

By Karen Jowers

7 months ago

Lawmakers push for review of military response to Hawaii water crisis

Service members and families don't think the military's response to the Hawaii water crisis has been adequate.

By Karen Jowers

7 months ago

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