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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Aaron Edwards, 51st Fighter Wing public affairs specialist, performs lateral pull-downs during a back-and-bicep workout at the fitness center at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Dec. 30, 2022. (Staff Sgt. Dwane Young/Air Force)

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

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

15 months ago

Goodbye, tape test? Sweeping DoD fitness review underway

As the Pentagon seeks to build a fitter force, everything is under review — from a new PT test to eliminating the dreaded body fat tape test to changing how troops eat and exercise.

By Tara Copp

5 years ago

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