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Marine mothers are now exempt from fitness tests, weight standards for 1 year after giving birth
In its new policy, the Marine Corps listed breast milk production as one of the many factors leading to the change.
By Philip Athey
Latest "Physical-fitness-test" stories
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Marine Corps cancels Combat Fitness Test for rest of 2020 due to COVID-19 concerns
The Corps has cancelled all CFT's until the end of the calendar year in the wake of rising COVID-19 cases.
By Philip Athey
Marine Corps nature is healing, the gyms are opening again
Some major Marine installations from Lejeune, Pendleton to Quantico are opening up their gyms.
By Shawn Snow
The Corps identifies Marine who died during fitness training aboard Twentynine Palms
“On behalf of the command team, I would like to offer my deepest condolences to the Marine’s family, friends, and unit. The cause of death is currently under investigation."
By Shawn Snow
Top Marine suspends PFT
“Marines, the PFT requirement for this semi-annual period is cancelled in accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.”
By Shawn Snow
No Corps-wide waiver or suspension of the PFT yet
“To date, the Marine Corps has not implemented a service-wide policy to cancel or codify the postponement of annual training requirements; however, the situation remains fluid and continues to be assessed."
By Shawn Snow