The U.S. Army announced an overhaul of its physical fitness test, including gender-neutral standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs. The new fitness test consists of a three-repetition maximum ...

Saying it wants to maintain “professionalism” and eliminate “ambiguity,” the Army has announced updates to its physical appearance requirements, going to a more “high-and-tight" haircut for male ...

In the complex process of military recruitment, where candidates are evaluated on everything from cognitive aptitude to physical endurance, few criteria are as straightforward. Yet, as consequential ...

A new Department of Defense inspector general’s report revealed that the U.S. Army allowed recruits who did not meet qualifications to join. The report, “Management Advisory: Army’s Future Soldier ...

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – The Army’s Expert Infantryman, Field Medical and Soldier badges will now share a common fitness assessment, while still maintaining the integrity and history of each ...

U.S. soldiers with the Joint Multinational Readiness Center conduct the Sprint-Drag-Carry exercise for the Army Combat Fitness Test rehearsal at the Hohenfels Training Area in Germany, Oct. 18, 2019. ...