Hegseth's new mandate also puts an emphasis on "gender-neutral" testing. Beginning in 2026, the Army's new fitness standards ...

As a Marine, I pushed myself through strenuous physical tests for promotions. I wanted to be a leader, but I should've focused on personal growth.

The U.S. military will impose the “highest male standard” for all combat roles in each service branch, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced during his Tuesday morning speech to ...

As you’re dishing up your big Thanksgiving meal, be sure to save room for this big ol’ helping of motivation. Gen. Eric M. Smith, the 39th Commandant of the Marine Corps, dropped a quick video on ...

Core training has always been part of military PT and fitness testing. From crunches to sit-ups, flutter kicks, leg tucks and plank poses, the U.S. military uses many exercises to test core strength.

Whether you loved it or loathed it as a kid, the exercises can still be a revealing measure of health — now that no one’s forcing you to do them. By Danielle Friedman If you went to an American public ...