JULY 11, 2025 - Explosive Ordnance Disposal has been added as the next combat arms career field to require special sex and age neutral fitness standards. Air Force EOD joins other fields with heightened entry level and sustained physical fitness requirements. These requirements acknowledge that sustained endurance is necessary to tackle long hours in physically and … [Read more...]
Moving Overseas? TRICARE Has You Covered
JULY 11, 2025 - If you live outside the U.S., you can get high quality health care through several TRICARE overseas health plans. These plans serve active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve members, military retirees, and family members living overseas. “Getting care while living overseas doesn’t have to be difficult,” said Michelle Donnelly, health system … [Read more...]
Hegseth Unleashes U.S. Military Drone Dominance
JULY 11, 2025 - When I became the Secretary of Defense, I committed to rebuild our military to match threats to capabilities. Drones are the biggest battlefield innovation in a generation, accounting for most of this year's casualties in Ukraine. Our adversaries collectively produce millions of cheap drones each year. While global military drone production skyrocketed over the … [Read more...]
Building Operational Endurance: Essential Tactical Fitness Tips
JULY 11, 2025 - Imagine a world where your body is as resilient as your mind, where you can push through physical barriers, and achieve tasks that once seemed impossible. This vision is attainable with a focus on operational endurance. For military personnel, first responders, and fitness enthusiasts alike, the foundation of tactical fitness lies in building endurance. It … [Read more...]
Air Force Updates Dress and Personal Appearance Guide
JULY 10, 2025 - The Air Force updated its dress and personal appearance instruction to provide clear guidance for Airmen serving worldwide. The new guidance memorandum for DAFI 36-2903, Dress and Personal Appearance of Department of the Air Force Personnel, clarifies mandatory uniform items and personal appearance standards while adding visuals for greater clarity. The … [Read more...]