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The Navy beats out the Air Force as the fattest branch, somehow
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The Navy beats out the Air Force as the fattest branch, somehow

By Jared Keller

Posted on Sep 5, 2019

No, an Army captain did not forbid his soldiers from having mustaches to raise APFT scores
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No, an Army captain did not forbid his soldiers from having mustaches to raise APFT scores

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 20, 2019

Stressed out about passing your PT test? The Air Force has got you covered.
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Stressed out about passing your PT test? The Air Force has got you covered.

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 11, 2019

Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test
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Army recruiters signed off on hundreds of recruits who hadn’t passed a required fitness test

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jul 19, 2019

Sleep important, Navy finds
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Sleep important, Navy finds

By Jared Keller

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off
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Implementing new PT standards may hurt Army readiness. The service should learn from how US allies pulled it off

By Emma Moore

Posted on Jun 7, 2019

The Navy will soon require sailors plank hard to prove their mettle
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The Navy will soon require sailors plank hard to prove their mettle

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 30, 2019

The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries
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The Army is developing an alternate combat fitness test for soldiers with permanent injuries

By Haley Britzky

Posted on May 21, 2019

We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades
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We salute the Marine who crawled across the Boston Marathon finish line to honor his fallen comrades

By Jared Keller

Posted on Apr 16, 2019

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest
Military Life

Wounded warrior Kirstie Ennis is on a mission to conquer Mount Everest

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds
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The average US service member spends a third of their year drinking, study finds

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Apr 5, 2019

We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks
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We salute the Army vet who dropped 25 pounds by consuming nothing but beer for weeks

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 26, 2019

The Marine Corps May Swap Crunches For Planks On PFT
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The Marine Corps May Swap Crunches For Planks On PFT

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 7, 2019

Army Chief Tells Soldiers To Get Fit Or Get Out
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Army Chief Tells Soldiers To Get Fit Or Get Out

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 8, 2018

Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test
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Here’s What You Need To Do To Pass The Army’s Combat Fitness Test

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 2, 2018

Watch This Police Officer Set The World Record For Doing Terrible Pushups In An Hour
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Watch This Police Officer Set The World Record For Doing Terrible Pushups In An Hour

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 19, 2018

The Army’s New Combat Fitness Test Will Kick Your Ass
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The Army’s New Combat Fitness Test Will Kick Your Ass

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 10, 2018

The Corps Is Turning Its Rock-Breaking Labor Camp Into Happy Camp
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The Corps Is Turning Its Rock-Breaking Labor Camp Into Happy Camp

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 11, 2018

A Champion Army Powerlifter Opens Up About What It Takes To Be ‘Army Strong’
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A Champion Army Powerlifter Opens Up About What It Takes To Be ‘Army Strong’

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 30, 2018

The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.
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The Marine Corps Says It’s Not Lowering Standards For Female Marines. This Photo Says Otherwise.

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 7, 2018

Here’s What The Army’s Proposed Gender-Neutral Combat Test Really Looks Like
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Here’s What The Army’s Proposed Gender-Neutral Combat Test Really Looks Like

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 23, 2018

Army’s New Physical Fitness Test Will Be Gender-Neutral, Secretary Says
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Army’s New Physical Fitness Test Will Be Gender-Neutral, Secretary Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 16, 2018

Meet The 7 US Soldiers Going For Gold At The Winter Olympics
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Meet The 7 US Soldiers Going For Gold At The Winter Olympics

By Greg Flynn

Posted on Feb 8, 2018

The Navy Just Gave 48,000 Sailors Who Failed Their PRT A Sweet Deal
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The Navy Just Gave 48,000 Sailors Who Failed Their PRT A Sweet Deal

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Dec 22, 2017

Navy To (Finally) Require Enlistees To Pass A Run Before Boot Camp
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Navy To (Finally) Require Enlistees To Pass A Run Before Boot Camp

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Nov 15, 2017

No, The Army Isn’t Making All Its Soldiers Take The New Combat Readiness Test — Yet
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No, The Army Isn’t Making All Its Soldiers Take The New Combat Readiness Test — Yet

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 25, 2017

Soldiers Are Already Trying Out The Army’s Planned 6-Event PRT Replacement
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Soldiers Are Already Trying Out The Army’s Planned 6-Event PRT Replacement

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Oct 23, 2017

The Vast Majority Of Americans In Their 20s Are Unfit For Military Service
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The Vast Majority Of Americans In Their 20s Are Unfit For Military Service

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 13, 2017

The Army Is Ditching Its Gray PT Uniforms For This Fancy New Workout Gear
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The Army Is Ditching Its Gray PT Uniforms For This Fancy New Workout Gear

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 25, 2017

The Marine Corps’ Ultimate Tactical Athlete Shares His Grueling Workout Routine
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The Marine Corps’ Ultimate Tactical Athlete Shares His Grueling Workout Routine

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

Navy Corpsman Relieved Of Duty For Falsifying Fitness Scores
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Navy Corpsman Relieved Of Duty For Falsifying Fitness Scores

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Sep 22, 2017

Here’s How Marines Fared On The New Physical Fitness Test
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Here’s How Marines Fared On The New Physical Fitness Test

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 6, 2017

This Army JAG Tearing Up ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Will Make You Question Your Life Goals
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This Army JAG Tearing Up ‘American Ninja Warrior’ Will Make You Question Your Life Goals

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Aug 30, 2017

The Army’s New Physical Fitness Test Is On Track To Be Fully Implemented Next Year
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The Army’s New Physical Fitness Test Is On Track To Be Fully Implemented Next Year

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Aug 16, 2017

Watch This Triple-Amputee Iraq Vet Win His First Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Match
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Watch This Triple-Amputee Iraq Vet Win His First Competitive Jiu-Jitsu Match

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 31, 2017

America’s Soldiers Are Fatter Than Ever. Here’s The Army’s Plan To Fix That
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America’s Soldiers Are Fatter Than Ever. Here’s The Army’s Plan To Fix That

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jul 28, 2017

This Guy Hit The Gym 6 Days A Week And Shed 200 Pounds So He Could Join The Army
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This Guy Hit The Gym 6 Days A Week And Shed 200 Pounds So He Could Join The Army

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 25, 2017

Initial PFT Results Are In. Here’s How Marines Between Ages 17 And 39 Are Faring
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Initial PFT Results Are In. Here’s How Marines Between Ages 17 And 39 Are Faring

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 12, 2017

Wounded Warrior Kirstie Ennis Kicks Ass As The First Vet To Grace The Cover Of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue
Military Life

Wounded Warrior Kirstie Ennis Kicks Ass As The First Vet To Grace The Cover Of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue

By James Clark

Posted on Jul 3, 2017

The Military Wants To Make Bases More Walkable Because Vehicles Are For The Weak
Military Life

The Military Wants To Make Bases More Walkable Because Vehicles Are For The Weak

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jun 29, 2017

EXCLUSIVE: Preliminary Results For The PFT Are In. Here’s What They Say About The Corps’ Youngest Marines
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EXCLUSIVE: Preliminary Results For The PFT Are In. Here’s What They Say About The Corps’ Youngest Marines

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 28, 2017

Navy Relaxes PRT Rules For Its Thinnest, Fittest Sailors
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Navy Relaxes PRT Rules For Its Thinnest, Fittest Sailors

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 20, 2017

Here’s How Tim Kennedy Trains People To Be Impossible To Kill
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Here’s How Tim Kennedy Trains People To Be Impossible To Kill

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 16, 2017

Here’s What Marines Have To Say About The New PFT Standards
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Here’s What Marines Have To Say About The New PFT Standards

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 15, 2017

Apparently Tequila May Help You Lose Weight, According to Science
Military Life

Apparently Tequila May Help You Lose Weight, According to Science

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jun 3, 2017

These Are The Troops Most Affected By The Military’s Worsening Sleep Problem
Military Life

These Are The Troops Most Affected By The Military’s Worsening Sleep Problem

By Jared Keller

Posted on May 17, 2017

There Really Is Such Thing As Drowning Your Pain In Booze, According To Science
Military Life

There Really Is Such Thing As Drowning Your Pain In Booze, According To Science

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on May 8, 2017

A Navy Vet Is Trying To Break The Record For Most Pull-Ups In 24 Hours
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A Navy Vet Is Trying To Break The Record For Most Pull-Ups In 24 Hours

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Apr 27, 2017

World Record-Setting Marine Spills On How To Crush PFT Pull-Ups
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World Record-Setting Marine Spills On How To Crush PFT Pull-Ups

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 25, 2017

John Cena Deadlifts 602 Pounds On His 40th Birthday
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John Cena Deadlifts 602 Pounds On His 40th Birthday

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 24, 2017

‘Fighting Joe’ Dunford Once Again Proves He’s Fit AF By Crushing The Boston Marathon
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‘Fighting Joe’ Dunford Once Again Proves He’s Fit AF By Crushing The Boston Marathon

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 19, 2017

How To Get Ripped Like Tom Hardy, Hollywood’s Best Big-Screen Warrior
Tech & Tactics

How To Get Ripped Like Tom Hardy, Hollywood’s Best Big-Screen Warrior

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Apr 16, 2017

Americans Can Now Purchase The World’s Most Powerful Cup Of Coffee
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Americans Can Now Purchase The World’s Most Powerful Cup Of Coffee

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Mar 30, 2017

Marine Corps Chow Halls Are Getting A Healthy Food Makeover
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Marine Corps Chow Halls Are Getting A Healthy Food Makeover

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 29, 2017

What Type Of Porn Viewer Are You?
Military Life

What Type Of Porn Viewer Are You?

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 13, 2017

Science Says Having Sex Makes You Better At Your Job
Military Life

Science Says Having Sex Makes You Better At Your Job

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Mar 11, 2017

The Rock’s Workout Routine Will Make You The Strongest Person Alive
Military Life

The Rock’s Workout Routine Will Make You The Strongest Person Alive

By Jared Keller

Posted on Mar 8, 2017

How Much Pee Is In Pools And Hot Tubs? Let This New Science Horrify You
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How Much Pee Is In Pools And Hot Tubs? Let This New Science Horrify You

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Mar 2, 2017

Stand And Deliver: That ‘One Leg Monster’ On War, Pain, And Powerlifting
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Stand And Deliver: That ‘One Leg Monster’ On War, Pain, And Powerlifting

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 28, 2017

Brush Your Teeth Or The Terrorists Will Win
Military Life

Brush Your Teeth Or The Terrorists Will Win

By James Clark

Posted on Feb 27, 2017

Marines push ups physical fitness
Military Life

The struggle is real for tall people at the gym

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Posted on Feb 20, 2017

Here’s What Happens To The Brain And Body When You Shoot A Gun
Military Life

Here’s What Happens To The Brain And Body When You Shoot A Gun

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 31, 2017

This 960-Pound ‘Hulk Man’ Eats 36 Eggs A Day And Wants To Wrestle In The WWE
Military Life

This 960-Pound ‘Hulk Man’ Eats 36 Eggs A Day And Wants To Wrestle In The WWE

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 14, 2017

Science Says Working Out On An Empty Stomach Isn’t Actually Bad For You
Military Life

Science Says Working Out On An Empty Stomach Isn’t Actually Bad For You

By Greatist

Posted on Dec 27, 2016