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
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Soldiers could see a brand new PT gear design by next year
The Army is testing new designs for potential release in 2025.
By Todd South
Postpartum sailors will now have a year to complete PT assessment
Postpartum sailors will be exempt from taking the PFA for 12 months rather than nine months after giving birth.
By Diana Stancy
Military ends active-duty COVID vaccination support, but Guard effort endures
Active-duty troops might be done, but more than 12,000 Guardsmen are still helping vaccinate the public.
By Davis Winkie
Forearm plank scores won’t count in this year’s PRT, Navy emphasizes
The Navy will collect plank scores in this round to help ensure its scoring tables are accurate, said Vice Adm. John Nowell, chief of naval personnel, during a Facebook live townhall event.
SMA has a leg-tuck challenge for you before the Army’s 246th birthday
SMA wants soldiers to practice their leg tucks for the Army's birthday.
By Army Times staff
Most Air Force manning remains flat while Space Force spikes in $174 billion budget request
The Department of the Air Force released its $173.7 billion budget request for fiscal 2022 on Friday, a 3.3 percent increase over 2021.
Navy aims to reduce end strength, cut higher education funding in new budget request
But the sea service wants to significantly boost spending on mental health programs and sexual assault prevention and response.
By Diana Stancy
Army takes troop level and spending cuts in Biden budget
The Army is set to absorb cuts to personnel and spending in 2022, according to President Joe Biden's budget.
By Davis Winkie
Pay is up, end strength is down and more from the Pentagon’s latest budget proposal
Smaller services, a healthy pay raise and more from the fiscal year 2022 budget proposal.
Here’s how much each part of the new Air Force PT test will be worth
Running can earn you up to 60 points, while pushups and situps can each earn you 20 points each.
Poor progress on women’s issues earns scolding for Army officials in Congress
A House hearing Monday started with pointed questions for Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston.
By Davis Winkie