Military

Army Reintroduces the Master Fitness Trainer Course

Mon, 13 May 2013 21:43:00 +0000

The U.S. Army is reintroducing the Master Fitness Trainer Course (MFTC) to help soldiers with new physical readiness training designed to prepare them for combat missions.

Army to Discharge 15,000 Soldiers for Failing to Meet Fitness and Weight Requirements

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 21:21:00 +0000

The U.S. Army is expected to discharge as many as 15,000 soldiers by Sept. 30 for failing to meet standards, including physical fitness and weight control requirements.

Air Force Colonel Relieved of Command After Failing Fitness Test

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 21:52:00 +0000

Col. Tim Bush was relieved of his command last month after he failed to meet the Air Force's physical fitness test's waistline requirement.

Army Dismissing Greater Number of Soldiers for Failing Fitness Tests

Tue, 11 Dec 2012 16:33:00 +0000

More soldiers are being dismissed because they are not meeting the U.S. Army’s fitness standards, according to an article in The Washington Post.

Air Force Discharges for Physical Fitness Failures Increase

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 21:28:00 +0000

Club Industry staff

The number of active-duty airmen who have been discharged from the Air Force for not meeting physical training (PT) standards has increased dramatically since 2007.

Club Industry to Return to Chicago after Stopping in Vegas

Thu, 01 Nov 2012 16:00:00 +0000

Brittany Keithley, associate editor

The Club Industry conference and trade show’s move from McCormick Place in Chicago to the Las Vegas Convention Center was the topic of much conversation during the Oct. 10-12 show. Concluding its 27th year, the show’s change in location helped attract more West Coast attendees along with its Midwest and East Coast audience. Next year, the show will return to McCormick Place in Chicago, Oct. 23-25.

Fort Benning Soldier Dies after Fitness Test

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 21:08:00 +0000

Club Industry staff

A soldier at Fort Benning, GA, collapsed during a physical fitness test earlier this month and later died at a local hospital.

Army Postpones New Physical Fitness Test

Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:25:00 +0000

Club Industry staff

The U.S. Army, which was scheduled to implement a new physical fitness test next month, is putting those plans on hold as it conducts further study.

Civilian Military Combine Set for Saturday

Wed, 16 May 2012 18:46:00 +0000

Club Industry Staff

Military athletes are coming together to compete against civilians for charity in the Civilian Military Combine (CMC) competition on Saturday in Camelback, PA.

Third Annual Warrior Games Aid Recovery of Service Members

Wed, 02 May 2012 17:09:00 +0000

Club Industry staff

Wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from the Army, Marines, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard and Special Operations Command are heading outside military recreation centers to reach their physical goals this week as they compete in the third annual Warrior Games, hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee.