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The Nuts and Bolts of Training Tactical Athletes
What do you need to know about training a "tactical athlete?" Stew explains.
Ask Stew: Rules for Two-a-Day Workouts
Are two-a-days a sustainable long-term workout plan?
Military Running Training: Speed or Distance? It Depends
What kind of military run training should you do? It depends.
Workout of the Week: Pyramid Warm-Up, Pyramid Lift
Here's a new twist on the classic military PT Pyramid workout.
Ask Stew: Should You Really Barf Before, During or After a PT Test?
How true is the saying "if you are not puking, you are not trying?"
Running Strategies: Timed Runs, Long Runs and Rucking
How do you improve your run time, no matter the distance or load? Here's what's required physiologically for each.
Workout of the Week: Reverse Pyramids Workout Options
Navy SEAL veteran and Military.com's tactical fitness guru gives you a way to vary the popular reverse pyramid workout.
Workout of the Week: Swimming Challenge Pyramid
Looking to get enough swimming done in one day to last awhile? Here's a few great options.
Ask Stew: Help! Fitness Test in One Month
Can you get ready for a fitness test in one month? Here's Stew's advice.
What is 'Tactical' Fitness?
"Tactical" is not just a cool buzzword added to make fitness Tacti-Cool.
Workout of the Week: Running Faster With Sprints, Shuttle Runs and Timed Runs
Here is a workout that blends several types of running into a single workout with the goal of making you faster.
Ask Stew: High Repetition Calisthenics Methods
What is the level of volume required to improve training in calisthenics fitness testing?
Ask Stew: Fitness Prep for Army to FBI
From a fitness perspective, the good news is that the tests are similar enough that anyone can prepare for both Army and FBI...
Marine Corps Body Composition Program
The Marine Corps PCP has two main components - The Physical Fitness Test and the Body Composition Program.
USMC Weight Charts
The following tables reflect the Marine Corps weight standards for both male and female Marines.
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The Air Force Just Dropped 80,000 Pounds of Bombs on Island 'Infested' with ISIS Fighters
The U.S.-led international coalition said it targeted ISIS militants on the island, located in the Salah ad Din Province.
Ammo Firm Unveils 6.8mm Cartridge for Army’s Next-Gen Squad Weapon
A Texas-based ammunition company recently unveiled its new 6.8mm cartridge.
Acquitted Navy SEAL Sues Ex-Lawyers, Legal Nonprofit
The lawsuit filed in Texas by Petty Officer 1st Class Edward Gallagher claims his case was not defended properly.
With B-1 Aging and B-21 Still Years Out, Air Force May Soon Have No Go-To Bomber
The U.S. is the only allied country that still flies bombers.
A Navy Carrier Strike Group Is Deploying Without Its Broken-Down Aircraft Carrier
Ships from the Harry S. Truman Strike Group are deploying from this week, but one thing is missing -- the Truman.
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Army News
More than 400 Fort Bragg Soldiers Return After Yearlong Deployment
Cheers, hugs and handshakes filled the pack shed at Fort Bragg's Green Ramp on Sunday.
The Story of Rick Rescorla, Vietnam Vet and 9/11 Hero
The late Army Col. Rick Rescorla acted heroically as a civilian in the south tower of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11.
December Trial for Former Green Beret Accused of Killing Bomb-Maker
A former U.S. Army commando will face a trial in December on allegations that he murdered a bomb-maker in Afghanistan.
Navy News
Navy 3-Star Says Rust on Ships Is Not Driving Up Maintenance Costs
Retired officers and experts have been sounding off on the state of the Navy's fleet after photos have shown rust buildup.
Anchor Away: USS George Washington Gets a 32-Ton Gift from the Big E
The former USS Enterprise was decommissioned in 2017, yet it will serve the nation for years to come -- piece by piece.
Navy Couple Gets $11.5M Settlement over Guam Hospital Birth
A federal judge approved the monetary settlement to help the parents care for their child, who suffers severe brain damage.
Air Force News
Lockheed, Aerojet Rocketdyne Working on a Mach 5 Cruise Missile
The arms race in hypersonics has become a major concern for the Air Force.
Air Force Ad Campaign Will Leverage Space Force Buzz to Drive Recruitment
The Air Force is already crafting a marketing campaign that leverages space to boost recruiting.
Air Force Names New Trainer Jet the T-7A Red Hawk in Honor of Tuskegee Airmen
The U.S. Air Force will call its new trainer the T-7A "Red Hawk."
Marine Corps News
Mental Competency in Question for Man Accused of Gunning Down Navy Corpsman
The deputy DA said the defendant, a former Marine, has a diagnosis of schizophrenia.
Former Camp Pendleton Battalion Commander to Face Domestic Violence Charges
Lt. Col. Francisco Zavala, 43, is accused of assault, destruction of property, and making false official statements.
Man Who Plotted Lubbock Hotel Shooting Upset over Discharge from Military: Documents
He was upset he was considered "defective" by the military when he was discharged for his mental illness, court records show.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard Discovers Abandoned Panga Boat with 41 Bales of Marijuana
A helicopter crew was dispatched to conduct a search for possible people in distress.
Wreckage from Fatal Boat Fire Taken to Naval Base Ventura County
A ship-tracking website shows the barge that transported the Conception in Port Hueneme.
Cruise Ship Carrying Sightseers Collides with World War II Destroyer Floating Museum
Guests on a sightseeing tour got to see what happens when a cruise ship collides with another boat, the USS Slater.