The newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing. Four of the 16 celebrity participants have already been eliminated from 'Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test." Amid congressional pressure, the Pentagon says its next annual report detailing shortfalls in the Pentagon weapons programs will be public. The Marine Corps is revising the way it measures the body composition of its troops. As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year. By Military Times staff
16 months ago Three veterans who are running this year's NYC Marathon have come a long way from military service. Sgt. Nahla Beard broke the record by two burpees. And she did it more than once. The shorts will be shorter than the initial prototype, but the days of silkies still are long gone. Also in the updated policy, female Marines will be given a 1% increase in total allowable body fat. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has again ordered the Pentagon to postpone a planned test launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, this time amid increased tension with China over Taiwan. Load More