Story by Dr. Joseph Frechette, Ph.D. | Air Force Medical Service | 05.05.2023
May is National Physical Fitness Month and the Air Force Medical Service has been concerned about the fitness and overall readiness of its members throughout its history....
Story by Staff Sgt. James Harris | 911th Airlift Wing | 02.10.2023
On April 1, 2023, the “waist measurement” will be re-integrated into the health and wellness United States Air Force personnel, but with a few changes. Originally, the waist measurement was a part of the physical fitness test which included push-ups, sit-ups, and a run portion. Now, the waist measurement will be a standalone requirement....
Story by Cpl. Gabriela Garcia-Gregorio | Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni | 03.07.2018
A puff of powder follows the sound of a loud clap as U.S. Marine Corps Chief Warrant Officer 3 Enrique Laguna wraps his fingers around the cold bar placed at his ankles....
Story by Kaitlin Kelly | Marine Corps Systems Command | 07.26.2017
Sgt. Justin Odom is one fit Marine. Odom, Marine Corps Systems Command’s training non-commissioned officer, has earned a spot at the Corps’ Third Annual High Intensity Tactical Training Athlete Championship, scheduled to take place aboard Camp Pendleton, California, Aug. 28-31....
Story by Ameesha Felton | Marine Corps Base Quantico | 12.10.2012
From savory ham to grandma’s scrumptious sugar cookies, the holidays are filled with an abundance of decadent foods but gorging without discretion can be a slippery slope....
Story by Lance Cpl. Katalynn M. Rodgers | Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego | 04.14.2011
Recently the commandant of the Marine Corps has decided to crack down on body composition in the Marine Corps because he has discovered an unsatisfactory amount of Marines who are overweight....
