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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...
Here’s How to Find Your Military and Special Ops Fitness Weaknesses
If you’re getting ready for the future challenges of military training and testing, it’s smart to be honest with yourself.
Navy SEAL TAP Test Pyramid Workout
Sometime throughout the training pipeline, a SEAL candidate (BUD/S/SQT or BUD/S Prep student) will be introduced to the SEAL...
The Best Twenty-Minute Workouts
Do you want to jump start your New Year with some great fitness ideas that you can incorporate into your fitness routine?
Achieve Washboard Abs
Having a flat stomach or, more commonly, "washboard abs" is not just accomplished by working out daily, it has to become an a...
Army Basic Training PFT
The Army's Basic Training Physical Fitness Test is a three-event physical performance test used to assess endurance.
Prepping for the ACFT? The Two-Mile Run Is Here to Stay
A little prep will help with building up and staying at a level that is statistically proven to reduce the chance of injury o...
How Horse Therapy Can Help Veterans
Also known as "equine therapy," veteran horse therapy is simply an experimental treatment involving interactions between a ve...
Workout Plan: Balance Strength Growth and Maintenance
How do you balance calisthenics, weights and cardiovascular conditioning? Here's a plan.
Army PFT Two-Mile Run Score Chart
To pass the two-mile run portion of the APFT, ACFT and graduate Basic Combat Training, soldiers must score at least 50.
How to Learn to Run in the Military
Are you running now to pass a fitness test? Here's how to learn to run for the military.
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Navy Denies Canceling Black Sea Op on Trump's Order
House Democrats released Anderson's testimony as part of a new public phase of the ongoing impeachment inquiry.
Navy Submarine That Went Missing with 80 Sailors Aboard Found 75 Years Later
A team of ocean explorers confirmed that the USS Grayback was discovered about 50 nautical miles south of Okinawa in June.
Arizona Looking for Military Personnel Owed $2.3 Million in Unclaimed Funds
More than 8,800 military personnel who were once stationed in Arizona have unclaimed money waiting for them.
Marine Donates His Uniform so Hit-and-Run Victim Can Be Buried in It
Veterans Samuel Jackson and Richard Dunn never met, but one Marine Corps uniform will connect them forevermore.
New Commissary, Exchange Access Delayed for Many Veterans
Disabled veterans and Purple Heart recipients won't see on-base access for commissaries and exchange stores any time soon.
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Adm. Karl Schultz, Coast Guard commandant, announced Nov. 12, in New York City flanked by New York City Mayor...
308th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen perform a military freefall from the back of an HC-130P/N Combat King aircraft.
This 244th year is the first to introduce a brand new birthday running cadence, born from Marines—brought forth to...
The first ever cadence was made to honor the Marine Corps birthday. See how Drill Instructors brought it all...
Army News
'Black Hawk Down' Veteran Dies at Age 64
James McMahon served 16 years in the Army's 75th Ranger Regiment and then later as a member of the elite Delta Force.
House Democrats Call for IG Probe into Border Deployment, Charging Racist Motivation
The representatives said they and 30 other lawmakers sent a letter to the Pentagon IG requesting an investigation.
The Army Is Using Playing Cards to Train Soldiers on Enemy Weapons
Each deck includes the nomenclature and performance stats of primary weapons systems soldiers may face in combat.
Navy News
Judge Says Mass Arrest of Marines Accused of Human Smuggling, Drug Offenses Was Unlawful
It is unclear what effect the ruling will have on the Marines' cases.
11 Sailors Injured in Fire Aboard Amphibious Assault Ship Iwo Jima
The ship was pierside at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, where it's undergoing maintenance.
Arrest Warrant for Sailor with Missing 5-Year-Old Details Alleged Child Neglect, Lies
An arrest warrant reveals graphic details in the case of missing 5-year-old Taylor Williams.
Air Force News
The Air Force Wants More Aspiring Pilots to Take Advantage of Height Waiver Program
Even if individuals interested in becoming pilots fall outside the set height restrictions , it's possible to get a waiver.
US Commander: Partnership with Kurds against ISIS Still Strong
Maj. Gen. Eric T. Hill said hat ISIS militants remain “a global threat” and that partnership with the Kurds is still needed.
Senator Asks DoD to Investigate Discharge of Whistleblower
Master Sgt. Jay Ellis' complaints about sexual assault and harassment within the 115th Fighter Wing sparked investigations.
Marine Corps News
House Democrats Call for IG Probe into Border Deployment, Charging Racist Motivation
The representatives said they and 30 other lawmakers sent a letter to the Pentagon IG requesting an investigation.
Judge Says Mass Arrest of Marines Accused of Human Smuggling, Drug Offenses Was Unlawful
It is unclear what effect the ruling will have on the Marines' cases.
Marine Drill Instructors’ 'Unacceptable' Comments About Women Must Stop, General Says
The words drill instructors use have an "enormous" effect on recruits.
Coast Guard News
Coast Guard to Reconsider Vessel Safety Improvements That It Had Rejected
A service leader said it will reconsider the measures in the aftermath of a fire that killed 34 people on a dive boat.
NTSB: Coast Guard Ignored Duck Boat Safety Proposals
Investigators say the changes might have prevented last year's Missouri accident, which killed 17 people.
Woman Who Scammed Coast Guard Veteran Gets 10-Year Prison Sentence
The woman was convicted of scamming an 82-year-old Florida veteran out of his life savings.