Stew Smith
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Ask Stew: How Can a Non-Athlete Prepare for Special Operations Training?
You do not need to be an athlete to be in good or above-average shape.
Tactical Fitness Workout: Warmups During Strength Training Cycles
Most of our training injuries happen when we lift too much, run too fast or do too many repetitions.
Marine Special Operations (MARSOC)
MARSOC has been directed to conduct foreign internal defense, special reconnaissance and direct action.
Resting During Workouts -- Actual Rest or Active Rest?
Depending on your age, fitness level, goals and activity, there are many types of rest to consider.
Ask Stew: How Non-Runners Can Prepare for Military Running Tests
You cannot address run training for the non-athlete or non-running athlete the same way as a running athlete would.
Just How Important Are Workout Cool-Downs?
Why is a cool-down so important and why should we add one to the end of a stressful workday?
Ask Stew: Can You Help Me Lose Weight and Get Fit?
When we are focused on work, family, kid's activities and a hectic daily schedule, it can be easy to neglect our health, well...
Things to Do Between Christmas and New Year (For Your Health)
This can be a great time to make changes in your life, health, explore entrepreneurial ideas and build better relationships w...
Want to Evaluate Your Fitness? Leave the Ego, Bring the Objectivity
Setting your ego aside to assess strengths and weaknesses is not as easy as you might think.
Friday Swim Workouts of the Week - Military Prep
If you are preparing for military swimming, diving, treading, and general water confidence tests, make sure you practice with...
Ask Stew: When to Start Training Again After Rhabdo, Pneumonia or Heat Stroke
First, make sure you get medical approval before training again.
Marathon Running Plan
The Marine Corps Marathon is at the end of October. Do you have or recommend any running programs to help those of us running...
PFT Run Workouts
Most of the time, I receive emails from people who are seeking to pass their PFT, and just as many who wish to max out their...
Military News
Most Popular Military News
Navy's Top Admiral Has No Apologies Over Carrier Lincoln's Extra-Long Deployment
The carrier deployed in April 2019. Last week, the ship arrived in Hawaii before making its final trek to San Diego.
This Lawmaker Is the Only Veteran on the Team Arguing for Trump’s Impeachment
Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, served with the 82nd Airborne Division and 75th Ranger Regiment.
DoD to Announce New Base Security Measures Worldwide in Wake of Pensacola Shooting
Esper will provide Naval Air Station Pensacola leadership with a preview of new security measures being developed.
Army IDs Green Beret Killed During Free Fall Training Exercise
Master Sgt. Nathan Goodman, 36, died "during a routine military free fall" near Eloy, Arizona, according to a release.
Air Force Two-Star Fired Amid Investigation into Misconduct Allegations
The investigation is ongoing.
Latest Military Videos
Tragedy greets the American psychological operations team as it goes through the village of Pine Branch, on a distant...
Julian Woodhouse is a field artillery officer in the U.S. Army Reserve. His mission is to destroy, defeat or...
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Sarah Beard, a Danville, Indiana native, trains for the Olympic Trials at the U.S. Army...
The Psychological Operations Course, part of The Army School System of the 80th Training Command (TASS) at Fort Hunter...
Various shots of the interior of the E4B (Video by Kevin Schwandt, 55th Wing Public Affairs)
Army News
Remains of Fallen US Soldier Returned to Fort Bragg
The family of Staff Sgt. Ian McLaughlin greeted his flag-draped casket at Pope Army Airfield.
Trijicon’s New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Army Cancels $45 Billion Bradley Replacement Competition After Only One Bid Qualified
Two past efforts to replace the Bradley in 2009 and 2014 were canceled for cost-associated reasons.
Navy News
The Navy Once Called Him an ‘Unknown Negro Sailor.’ Now it’s Naming a Carrier After Him
The Navy's acting secretary is breaking with tradition to name a powerful aircraft carrier in his honor.
Navy to Name Aircraft Carrier for Pearl Harbor Hero Miller
Miller was the first African American to receive the Navy Cross for valor.
Ex-Guantanamo Commander Convicted of Lying about Man's Death
A jury convicted Capt. Nettleton of obstruction of justice, concealing material facts, and making false statements.
Air Force News
Wrong-Side Drivers Near Air Base Used by US Worry UK Police
Police have not indicated if the cars in the other incidents had any connections to the Air Force base.
US, Japan Defense Officials Discuss How to Address Chemical Contamination Near American Bases
Tokyo officials detected the chemicals, commonly known as PFOS and PFOA, in two wells near Yokota Air Base.
The B-52 Will No Longer Carry Certain Nuclear Weapons. Here's Why
The B-52 Stratofortress will no longer carry the B61-7 and B83-1 nuclear gravity bombs as it prepares to carry the new long-r...
Marine Corps News
Trijicon’s New Handheld Range-Finder Will Map the Wind for Extreme Accuracy
The Trijicon Ventus is the world's first handheld device with advanced wind mapping and wind detection.
Marine's Moving Truck Gets Stolen with His Father's Ashes Inside
Surveillance footage from the hotel parking lot shows the thieves getting into the truck and driving away.
Marines to Get New Lightweight Polymer Ammo for 'Ma Deuce' Machine Gun
The Marine Corps has inked a $10M contract with MAC LLC for new lightweight polymer machine-gun ammunition.
Coast Guard News
Group Has Raised $56 Million for Coast Guard Museum
Construction of the museum has been pushed back due to two other projects scheduled for New London.
Coast Guard Wrapping Up Study on Why Minority Members Leave the Service
The Coast Guard will wrap up a study examining why minority service members are leaving its ranks.
Coast Guard Helps Rescue Fishermen After Capsized Boat Found off Oregon Coast
Three fishermen were rescued Tuesday night after the U.S. Coast Guard found their boat capsized near Coos Bay, Oregon.