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Could This Reporter Survive The Army Combat Fitness Test?

Health & Fitness
Jared Keller

While explaining the specifics of the Army’s new Combat Fitness Test recently, Maj. Gen. Malcolm Frost turned to a reporter and delivered a subtle challenge to members of the press: “Yes, you can take it if you want.”

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8 Of The Worst Places To Sleep

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Benjamin Franklin nailed it when he said, "Fatigue is the best pillow." True story, Benny. There's nothing like pushing your body so far past exhaustion that you'd willingly, even longingly, take a nap on a concrete slab.

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And no one knows that better than military service members and we have the pictures to prove it.

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These Lightweight Bose Headphones Helped Me PT Like A Champ

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

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Navy/Chief Petty Officer Seth Schaeffer

Oh, so you’re headed to Navy recruit training in Illinois next year? Fair winds and following seas — but don’t forget to do your stretches when you get there.

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This Marine Is Running 3,300 Miles To Close Out Her Military Career

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Photo courtesy of Maggie Seymour

Marine Corps Capt. Maggie Seymour ran 161 miles in 2016 to raise awareness for her fallen sisters in arms. This year, she’s taking it to a whole new level by running 3,300 miles — from San Diego to Virginia Beach — as she transitions from active duty to the Reserve.

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Escape And Evade Danger Like A Special Forces Veteran

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U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

If you run scared, you’re going to die.

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