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Air Force releases alternate component fitness score charts
November 13, 2021 — After announcing the components in July, over 9,000 data points were collected to determine the point values for each component by assessing approximately 2,000 Airmen from 23 installations... MORE

Portable exercise equipment ‘working out’ during COVID-19
February 4, 2021 — Physical readiness has long been a priority for the U.S. Air Force and now as COVID-19 is posing restrictions on fitness centers, portable training units located throughout the base are providing a convenient option for service members... MORE

Beaver Fit Gym Boxes at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, provide better access to members.

COVID-19 sparks changes to Army Combat Fitness Test
June 17, 2020 — The Army Combat Fitness Test will be the force's test of record Oct. 1, but the Army's top enlisted soldier says troops will have more time to train for and pass the six-event test — without fear of it negatively impacting their careers... MORE

‘Disruptive renovation’: Airman fitness vital amid COVID-19 pandemic
April 5, 2020 — According to the American College of Sports Medicine, regular physical activity can help reduce feelings of stress and anxiety. Also, moderately intense physical activity is associated with better immune function... MORE

Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans

Healthy equals happy: motivation spurs physical fitness
January 4, 2019 — With the beginning of the new year, many people use this opportunity as a clear slate to make positive changes. Tech. Sgt. Maurice Monroe, Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency Training Management Branch manager at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, found motivation from an unflattering photo of himself to become more physically fit. ... MORE

Tech. Sgt. Maurice Monroe, Air Force Manpower Analysis Agency Training Management Branch manager, runs laps during his lunch at the Rambler Fitness Center track, Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 3, 2018. Monroe uses exercise as a stress reliever and to improve his overall fitness

Army CSM: Service members must be physically ready for deployment
May 23, 2018 — The U.S. military's mission is to fight and win the nation's wars, and service members must be physically, mentally and emotionally ready to fight when needed, Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell said in an interview May 10... MORE

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. John W. Troxell, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, hosts a physical training session with Deputy Secretary of Defense Patrick M. Shanahan and service-members from across the Joint Force to kick off the inaugural Department of Defense Readiness and Resilience Workshop at Fort Lesley J. McNair, Washington, D.C., April 17, 2018.

Former slave, two-time Olympian becomes an Airman
February 23, 2018 — After enduring countless hardships and overcoming unimaginable obstacles, Airman 1st Class Guor Maker, a dental assistant currently in technical training, found his way out of war-torn South Sudan, Africa and into the U.S. nearly 20 years ago... MORE

Air Force Alpha Warriors prove mettle in ‘Final Battle’
November 16, 2017 — Forty-three Airmen from installations worldwide competed in the first Air Force Alpha Warrior competition, a celebration of functional fitness and resiliency, Nov .11, 2017 in Selma, Texas... MORE

All-Air Force men finish second, women third, in 2017 Armed Forces Basketball Championship
November 16, 2017 — The All-Air Force men finished second for the second year in a row, while the All-Air Force women bounced back from early disappointments... MORE

Commentary: Run as if your career depends on it!
September 28, 2017 — Are you running as if your military career depends on it, or do you put the same effort into your military career as you do on your run? Treat your career as you would when you run your next 5K, 10K, or physical fitness test. If you put forth your best effort in all you do, you will meet your goals with less resistance and dreams can become a reality... MORE

Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph personnel prepare for their physical training test during an early morning run July 13 on the Rambler Fitness Center track at Randolph. (U.S. Air Force photo by Rich McFadden)