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Master Sgt. Nathaniel Vallejo, 320th Missile Squadron manager of intercontinental ballistic missile training, performs as many sit-ups as he can in 60 seconds on July 3, 2021, at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. (Airman 1st Class Faith Iris MacIlvaine/Air Force)

New in 2022: Out with the old, in with the new Air Force PT tests

The Air Force's menu of fitness test options debuted Jan. 1, 2022.

By Rachel S. Cohen

13 months ago

Airman 1st Class Sena Zohou, assigned to the 8th Communication Squadron, grimaces during the plank component portion of the Air Force’s physical fitness assessment beta test at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, August 26, 2021. (Tech. Sgt. James Cason/Air Force)

Here are the scores you need to pass the new Air Force PT test

The Air Force on Friday released a fresh set of spreadsheets that will be used to calculate airmen’s scores on the revamped annual physical fitness assessment, which begins in January.

By Rachel S. Cohen

15 months ago

Air Force rolls out new exercises on fitness test ‘menu’

Airmen and guardians can mix and match shuttle runs, planks and more.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

The ‘no harm, no foul’ PT test: Air Force considering practice examinations to lessen stress

If you pass, it counts. If you fail, there's no penalty -- as long as you have more time before your PT test is due.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

Note to fitness test-takers: Pushups aren’t a volume business

Workout tips for boosting strength ... and your test scores.

By Army Capt. James Long

5 years ago

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