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. Olympians trained with veterans at a program called Deep End Fitness. Language accompanying the Senate authorization bill draft goes beyond the Army fitness test to include further examination by all of the services. Maj. Garrett Gatzemeyer's book chronicles the philosophies and regimens that have led to the Army exercise programs of today. Silkies have been banned since 2011, but that hasn't stopped Marines from wearing them. A new Defense Department instruction requires training on dietary supplements, as well as a database for every banned substance. Though an older force will likely cost more in terms of salary, the commandant says the Corps may save money with a more mature force that gets in trouble less. By Philip Athey
2 years ago The Army is making significant investments in physical fitness and recovery for its special operators. Nothing like breaking a sweat in a suit before giving a press conference. Load More