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Members of a platoon of female U.S. Marine Corps recruits gear up before training in hand-to-hand combat at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Thursday, June 29, 2023, in Parris Island, S.C.

Hegseth orders review of physical standards for military combat roles

Women already must pass gender-neutral physical fitness requirements for combat posts, but Hegseth contends the standards for women are lower.

By Leo Shane III

12 days ago

Hegseth orders review of military grooming and fitness standards

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered senior Pentagon leadership to review how and why grooming standards, including beards, have changed since 2015.

4 weeks ago

Navy body composition study may finally settle tape test debate

The two-year test may bring the Navy — and perhaps the other services — closer to scientific consensus on the best way to measure body fat.

By Hope Hodge Seck

4 weeks ago

Marine gender study reveals importance of ‘explosive strength’

A major predictor of training injury and attrition was reduced muscular power and lower relative peaks in explosive strength, the study found.

By Hope Hodge Seck

6 months ago

Advocates urge Austin to act on active duty obesity ‘epidemic’

A new letter urges defense leaders to do more to prevent, identify and treat obesity in the ranks.

By Karen Jowers

12 months ago

Marine Corps abandons plan to replace physical training uniform

The Marine Corps decided to "redirect resources to more urgent defense needs," a spokeswoman said.

By Irene Loewenson

17 months ago