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Everything You Need to Know About the Army's New PFT
The Army is getting tough on new recruits. If you are considering joining the Army this year or are currently employed by the...
Ask Stew: Night Shift Diet and Workouts
Working the night shift is tough on natural sleep cycles, eating habits, workouts, and normal living activities.
Tactical Athlete: Training During Holiday Leave Periods
We all need a break from time to time.
Ask Stew: Endurance and Pull-Up Prep for Navy Diver Program
There are two specific phases you have to emphasize in training when preparing for any military selection program.
A Little Bit of Everything: Friday Workout of the Week
This workout has short fast runs, calisthenics superset, pyramids, moderately heavy weights, PT reset exercises, and workout...
5 Easy Ways to Avoid Holiday Weight Gain
Looking to stay ahead of the weight gain curve? Here's a few minor tweaks to your day.
He Lost 100 lbs. Is He Ready to Serve?
Just because you want to serve may not mean that you should join the military right now.
This is the Best Height and Weight for Special Ops Selection and BUD/S Training
What's the best height and weight for special operations training?
Here's How to Get Over Those Mental Training Blocks
It's easy to find reasons to avoid something on your schedule, even a physical activity that you usually enjoy. Here's how to...
Here's How to be a Better Military Swimmer
No matter what you're prepping for, fitting in a swim can be tough. Here are some ideas for building swim confidence.
Try This Easy, Go-To Workout With No Equipment
Ever need to work off some stress and just get out of the house or office, but don’t want to go to the gym?
Special Forces Training Too Hard? Keep These Tips in Mind
Course corrections are part of life. Reconsidering your Special Forces direction? Here are some things to keep in mind.
Ask Stew: Should a Tactical Athlete Go Vegetarian or Vegan?
Currently, the military is all over the place with diet. But what's right for you?
No More Morning PT? Here Are Some Easy Ways for Veterans to Stay Fit
Though many military members don't like the group physical training that is mandatory in some units, they tend to miss the ad...
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The First Woman Has Made it Through SEAL Officer Screening
The Navy marked a first earlier this year when a woman completed Navy SEAL officer assessment and selection
Army 3-Star General Loses Rank After War College Plagiarism Revealed
An Army deputy chief of staff has been retired at a lower rank after an investigation found he had plagiarized.
New Photos Show Destruction from Taliban Attack on Bagram Air Base
The photos showed airmen cleaning up and disposing of broken metal and ceiling tiles and attempting to salvage the structure.
'Millions' Stolen in Decade-Long Buying Fraud at Florida VA Hospitals, Officials Say
Suspects allegedly defrauded the VA by letting vendors charge inflated prices for products.
Army Officer Pardoned by Trump After Murder Conviction Says He Can't Even Get a Job at Walmart
Army 1st Lt. Clint Lorance was sentenced to 19 years in military prison after he was found guilty of second-degree murder.
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On Thursday, Dec. 12, 2019, at 8:30 a.m. Pacific Time, the U.S. Air Force, in partnership with the Strategic...
U.S. Marines meet and greet with Clint Eastwood, actor and director, following an advanced showing of his new movie...
The U.S. Army Operational Test Command's Airborne & Special Operations Test Directorate at Fort Bragg, North Carolina produced an...
Nine Soldiers from the 194th Armored Brigade are among the first ever to receive a Master Gunner Identification Badge...
Army News
Possible 'White Power' Hand Signs at Army-Navy Game Probed
School officials are trying to determine what the hand signals were meant to convey.
US to Announce 4,000-Troop Drawdown from Afghanistan
NBC cited three current and former U.S. officials as saying the Trump administration intends to announce a drawdown.
Navy Breaks Losing Streak with 31-7 Win Over Army
The Army faltered behind an offense that completely stalled after an impressive first-quarter drive.
Navy News
The Afghanistan Papers Confirm What a Philadelphia Gold Star Father Already Knew
Charles Strange sees the war in Afghanistan and the circumstances surrounding his son's death as a failure in leadership.
Possible 'White Power' Hand Signs at Army-Navy Game Probed
School officials are trying to determine what the hand signals were meant to convey.
New Scoring Standards Coming for Marine Rifle Marksmanship Badges
The new scoring standards are part of an ambitious plan to replace the current Annual Rifle Training qualification course.
Air Force News
Pentagon Personnel Chief is Latest DoD Leader to Resign
Defense Secretary Mark Esper announced in a statement Friday that James 'Jimmy' Stewart had stepped down.
The Air Force Just Flew a Surveillance Drone for 2 Days Straight
The Air Force just flew an unmanned aircraft for two days, demonstrating the drone's ability to take off and land by itself.
Does NORAD Really Track Santa?
Tracking Santa on his trek across the world has been a holiday tradition for many American families for decades, but did you...
Marine Corps News
Lejeune Marine Wanted for Murder Escaped After Playing Hide and Seek with Cops Inside an RV for Hours
The 22-year-old suspect was tucked "behind a cabinet, somewhere near the top" inside the recreational vehicle.
PTSD Nearly Killed Him - Now it's Helping Him Help Other Veterans
Bobby Grey believes God has given him this second chance at life as a mission to fight PTSD.
US to Announce 4,000-Troop Drawdown from Afghanistan
NBC cited three current and former U.S. officials as saying the Trump administration intends to announce a drawdown.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Starts Ice-Breaking Work in Western Great Lakes
Officials said they have started what they call “Operation Taconite” in Lake Superior and Lake Michigan.
Overturned Ship's Fuel Tanks Drained of 320,000 Gallons
The Coast Guard said in November that the job could take another year.
Congress Criticizes How Coast Guard Investigates Harassment Claims
The report also found Coast Guard leaders didn't hold officials accountable for deficient investigations.