As an Airman in today’s Air Force, what do you, Tom Brady, LeBron James, and Albert Pujols have in common? The answer: you are all professional athletes.
Be proud — it’s a fairly elite group who can make that claim! As a uniformed member, being physically fit is part of your job description and performance expectations. Put another way, you–like Tom, LeBron and Albert–are paid to be in shape and to meet physical standards.
This was true before July 1st of this year, but with recent changes in the Air Force Physical Fitness Program, physical fitness receives even greater emphasis. The standards are more demanding and your performance reports and opportunities for promotion will certainly be influenced by your level of fitness.
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