How Tactical Fitness Compares to the GPP/SPP Exercise Models While GPP/SPP and tactical fitness and strength aim to build a capable athlete, they differ largely in their “why” and “how.”...
Leg-Day Workout With Weights, Sandbags and Calisthenics By stacking variations of the same movement, the squat, with different loading implements, you can target your lower body...
Ask Stew: Swim Portion of the Air Force Special Warfare Initial Fitness Test (IFT) The process of taking and performing well on a swimming test in the military requires technique first, conditioning second...
The 3 Phases of Fitness Provide a Lifelong Approach to Performance When it comes to fitness, three phases provide a progressive process to building a lifelong foundation that supports both...
100-Plus Troops and Veterans Ranked These Workouts as Their Top 5 Whether climbing a PT pyramid, swimming, powering through a 5x5 or unwinding with mobility work, these workouts are favorites...
Ask Stew: When Tired, How to Decide to Work Out vs. Rest Is your body failing, or is your brain just trying to protect you from discomfort?
Ask Stew: The Best Recommendation Letters for Military Special Programs Here is a question from a young OCS-to-BUD/S hopeful concerning the best letters of recommendation to help with the...
A Workout for Days When You Have Only 20-30 Minutes to Train With a well structured workout template that incorporates dynamic warmups, strength training and cardio options, you can...
Careful Out There: The Surprising Health Risks of Shoveling Snow Shoveling snow might seem like a routine winter task, but it comes with significant risks, especially for older adults and...
Strength Training Linked to a Lower Biological Age New research links regular strength training to healthier aging.
Which Americans Will Be Automatically Registered for Military Draft, and When? Last year's defense bill passed by Congress paved the way for the new automatic registration process.
A VA Clinic Gave Veterans GLP-1s for Weight Loss. A Year Later, Everything Improved Researchers tracked 201 veterans prescribed semaglutide, the drug sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy. After one...
WWII Veteran Who Lied About His Age to Serve Takes Honor Flight Joining the military at 16 to serve in World War II to service in Korea and Vietnam, humble Al Duran has lived quite a life.
Disabled Veterans Charged Up to $20K to File VA Benefits Claims: Lawsuit The company being sued told Military.com it doesn't charge for VA claims. Plaintiffs disagree, citing purported deceptive...
3 Big Military PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What to Know Before 2026 Peak Season In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
