OpinionHigher fitness standards will prepare soldiers for real-world problemsEarly moves to lower fitness test standards defeat the purpose of that test.By Alex Morrow3 weeks ago
Arkansas National Guard deploys to U.S.-Mexico borderRoughly 40 Arkansas guardsmen will deploy from April 1 to May 30 to Eagle Pass, Texas, according to the governor’s office.By Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate6 weeks ago
Get the score, skip the tape: This fitness score waives body fat testSoldiers must hit at least 80 points in each Army Combat Fitness Test category.By Todd South14 months ago
Army reviewing proposed changes to tape test, body compositionA more accurate tape test and a body fat waiver with a 540 or higher fitness test score.By Todd South14 months ago
Teen loses 47 pounds to join the ArmyAn Arizona woman lost nearly 50 pounds to achieve her lifelong dream of joining the Army.By Sarah Sicard19 months ago
New human performance pavilion showcases fitness techThe AUSA pavilion will feature morning workouts and senior Army leader panels on the Holistic Health and Fitness program.By Todd South19 months ago
Texas Guardsman dies by self-inflicted gunshot on border missionThe soldier shot himself with his duty weapon — an M4 carbine, according to an official document.By Davis Winkie and James Barragán, The Texas Tribune19 months ago
Lawmakers push Army to create separate fitness standard for combat specialtiesThe new standard would be above and beyond what the Army already evaluates in its current fitness test.By Leo Shane III and Meghann Myers23 months ago
The Army’s search for gender-neutral fitness standards continuesThe Expert Soldier Badge is one gender-neutral way the Army can measure combat readiness.By Meghann Myers23 months ago
Army Guard and reserve leaders want to whip their soldiers into shapeThe Army Guard and reserve have unique issues: troops are geographically dispersed and they have fewer days each year to train to meet fitness goals.By Todd South2 years ago
Army Combat Fitness Test debuts with major changes to scoring April 1The Army also decided to eliminate the leg tuck event.By Davis Winkie2 years ago
ACFT update: No official update — timeline, consequences unclearIt's still not clear what version — if any — of the Army Combat Fitness Test will go live in April.By Davis Winkie2 years ago