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 Jowers10 days ago
Meet the Marine aviator of the year ― an unmanned aerial vehicle pilotMaj. Shane Gentry used his real-world experience remotely piloting the MQ-9A in combat missions to train other Marines to fly the aircraft.By Irene Loewenson3 weeks ago
Space Force to debut new fitness tracking pilot program within weeksThe newest branch of the armed forces is betting a more holistic approach to health can be smarter than the usual focus on annual testing.By Rachel S. Cohen14 months ago
The biggest military stories of 2022As 2022 comes to a close, we reflect on the stories most-viewed by Military Times readers throughout the year.By Military Times staff16 months ago
3 inspiring veterans running the NYC MarathonThree veterans who are running this year's NYC Marathon have come a long way from military service.By Sarah Sicard18 months ago
‘Part of our team’: 5 nonprofits honored for their military programs'It’s no exaggeration to say you save lives and you change lives,' Space Force's top general tells military and veteran nonprofits.By Karen Jowers19 months ago
A Marine is Guinness world champ in burpees per minuteSgt. Nahla Beard broke the record by two burpees. And she did it more than once.By Irene Loewenson19 months ago
Top athletes train with special ops veterans in off-season programOlympians trained with veterans at a program called Deep End Fitness.By Jonathan Lehrfeld21 months ago
Marine veteran recognized for decades of smooth flyingAl Depto began his career as an aircraft mechanic and was presented with the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award in June.By Alan Olson, The Intelligencer22 months ago
Plan to overhaul Army fitness test gets support from House lawmakersLanguage accompanying the Senate authorization bill draft goes beyond the Army fitness test to include further examination by all of the services.By Leo Shane III and Davis Winkie23 months ago
As the Army pushes holistic health, an officer examines the history of soldier fitnessMaj. Garrett Gatzemeyer's book chronicles the philosophies and regimens that have led to the Army exercise programs of today.By Todd South23 months ago
Why Marines love short shortsSilkies have been banned since 2011, but that hasn't stopped Marines from wearing them.By Sarah Sicard24 months ago