Opinion
Defending the standing power throw: A pillar of the Army fitness test
The standing power throw captured the essence of what made the Army Combat Fitness Test revolutionary, the author of this op-ed argues.
By Col. Michael S. McGurk (ret.)
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Army makes combat arms fitness test sex-neutral, drops ball throw
Combat arms job holders must hit a minimum score of 350.
By Todd South
Army to replace athletic trainers with strength coaches on H2F teams
Teams will now have 11 strength and conditioning coaches, with a requirement nixed for instructors overseen by the Defense Health Agency.
By Todd South
Army looks to expand its holistic health program for Guard, Reserve
A series of pilot studies will examine how the Army's all-around health and fitness program can be implemented among dispersed units.
By Todd South
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.
Meet the kids taking care of wounded veterans
More than 2 million kids live with a disabled veteran at home. Calls are growing to extend more support to these ‘hidden helpers.'
By Jennifer Brookland, The War Horse