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Members of a platoon of female U.S. Marine Corps recruits gear up before training in hand-to-hand combat at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C.

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.

By Leo Shane III

3 months ago

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.

4 months ago

Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate

The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 months ago

Marine gender study reveals importance of ‘explosive strength’

A major predictor of training injury and attrition was reduced muscular power and lower relative peaks in explosive strength, the study found.

By Hope Hodge Seck

8 months ago

Space Force takes ‘holistic’ approach to keeping guardians in shape

“A physically stronger guardian is a more resilient guardian, and a resilient guardian is a guardian ready to dominate in the Space Domain and in life.”

By Jonathan Lehrfeld

11 months ago

New Air Force PT uniforms roll out after 2-year delay

The Air Force's new PT uniform has hit basic training and will roll out to AAFES shops later this year.

By Courtney Mabeus-Brown

14 months ago