Which SpecOps is Right for Me? I am debating where to serve? Firefighting EMT, Police SWAT, or Military Special Ops. I know you write about all of them -...
The Combat Swim The CSS is a relaxing and super efficient swim stroke that is an updated version of the traditional sidestroke.
DOG Seeks More Good Coasties The Deployable Operations Group is seeking at least 100 of the Coast Guard's finest junior officers and enlisted personnel to...
Rescue Swimmer Fitness Standards According to the Rescue Swimmer course syllabus, rescue swimmers must have flexibility, strength, endurance, and be able to...
Coast Guard Specialized Forces Overview These six units, under a single command, create an organized quick reaction force that can be deployed to handle natural...
How to Swim the Combat Swimmer Stroke When people first try the combat swimmer stroke, they can often look silly. Even swimmers have issues with this stroke.
Workout Failure — Motivate or Discourage Motivation through times of growth is critical. It is no one’s job but yours to motivate yourself to train and put in the...
Spec Ops Success Tips After spending more than a decade helping people become members of Special Operations units in every branch of the military...
Special Missions and Law Enforcement PFT Coast Guard men and women who serve on Law Enforcement, Port Security or Maritime Safety and Security Teams, must comply with...
SMA Reveals Timeline for Army’s Independent Review of ACFT Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Grinston said he is supportive of lawmakers' concerns that the ACFT needs further study.
Use Fitbit? A New Partnership Will Give Veterans Free Premium Access Trying to get healthy in the new year? This is the deal for you!
Army Plans to Continue ACFT for Now Despite Congressional Order to Halt Testing The U.S. Army will conduct a congressionally mandated independent study of the Army Combat Fitness Test, or ACFT.
Remain Creative and Flexible to Stay Fit in 2021 We all wanted to see 2020 in the rearview mirror on Jan. 1, but we will be relegated to our "new normal" for the near future.
The DoD's Body Composition Standards Are Harming Female Service Members The Department of Defense continues to introduce physically demanding requirements for both men and women.