Over the past decade, Air Force fitness standards have grown by leaps and bounds, most notably due to increased military operations across all branches of service.
Now more than ever, combat zones have seen an increase of Air Force blue – and not just in the skies. Today’s Air Force seeks to prepare Warrior Airmen for mission specific tasks that have asked more — both physically and mentally — from a new generation of Airmen.
Staying current with fitness standards has become an integral part of maintaining the “total Airman.” Being fit to fight has meant an increased commitment to a new culture of fitness. All service branches have stepped up their dedication to fitness over the past decade as well. For example, the Marine Corps added the Combat Fitness Test, in addition to their annual Physical Fitness Test, which measures abilities demanded of Marines in war zones.
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