Marines Ditch Traditional Height-Weight Method - New Test Effective Now The Marine Corps just killed height-and-weight screenings. A completely new method is now the standard for every Marine's...
Marines Get Tougher: 2026 Brings Unified Fitness Standards The Marine Corps provided advanced notification on December 18th 2025 of changes to physical fitness standards. The new...
Marine Corps Combat Fitness Test (CFT) The Marines' combat fitness test, taken every six months, is intended to keep Marines ready for the physical rigors of...
50th Marine Corps Marathon: New Record Set, Marine Major Claims Third Win The 50th running of the Marine Corps Marathon wrapped up with a record performance by the women's winner, as well as a third...
How Recruits Can Build Core Fitness Many combat veterans reportedly are adding sprints, agility drills and core exercises to build a better-equipped combat...
Army Expands Combat Patch Eligibility as Modern Deployments Redefine Combat Service The Army expanded combat patch eligibility, recognizing soldiers in modern deployments where risk is high even without...
You Took Separation Pay Years Ago. Now the VA Wants It Back From Your Disability Check. Under federal law, a veteran cannot receive both separation pay and VA disability compensation for the same period of service...
25 Years: Nephew Remembers P.O.W. Navy Pilot Dieter Dengler Who Escaped Vietnam Dieter Dengler, who died about 25 years ago, was "bigger than life."
Could the US Bring Back the Draft? Who Would Be Called First — and Who Qualifies Could the U.S. bring back the draft? Here’s how Selective Service works today, who would be called first and why only about...
3 Big PCS Changes Are Coming at Once. Here’s What Service Members Need to Know Before Peak Season. In 2026, three major changes are affecting military household goods moves: a new permanent agency to run the system, the end...
