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The Air Force Fitness Program goal is to motivate Airmen to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program that emphasizes total fitness, to include proper aerobic conditioning, strength and flexibility training, and healthy eating. Health benefits from an active lifestyle will increase productivity, optimize health, and decrease absenteeism while maintaining a higher level of readiness.

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April 1, 2020
Air Force releases grooming, fitness guidance during COVID-19

In a message to Airmen March 31, Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, explained installation commanders have the authority to adjust standards as needed, while also encouraging Airmen to maintain grooming and fitness standards to the greatest
March 27, 2020
Fitness centers adjust to COVID-19

SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, the fitness centers at Sheppard Air Force Base are suspending service to everyone other than active duty personnel and guard and reserves on active duty orders.
March 17, 2020
AFRC Fitness Assessment Guidance due to COVID-19

Fitness Assessments have been cancelled until Jun 2020. There is an article on myPers for more information.Effective 17 March 2020, all Official Fitness Assessment Testing is cancelled until June 2020. Members who are due for their Official Fitness Assessment in March will test in 6 months,
March 17, 2020
14th FSS focuses on major Quality of Life projects for Columbus AFB Airmen, families

The 14th Force Support Squadron at Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi, presented the base community with multiple base-improvement plans at the Quality of Life Town Hall, March 5; although the 14th FSS have several projects for this fiscal year, the 14th FSS says three of the projects stand out
Feb. 25, 2020
Starting young: children learn leadership through sports

Around the world, millions of children participate in youth sports. Over 500 of those children play in programs at Langley Air Force Base.
Feb. 24, 2020
Airlifter of the Week: 86th MDOS Airman’s passion for success through health

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman David Hawkins, 86th Medical Operations Squadron pediatric medical technician, received the honor of being named Ramstein’s Airlifter of the Week, Feb. 13, 2019.Hawkins has a passion for leading others to a balanced life of mental, spiritual and physical health, he said.
Feb. 17, 2020
Fitness Center hosts Presidents Day 5k

On February 17, 2020, The Rock Fitness Center held a President's Day 5k for all members of ASAB. The 5k featured hundreds of runners including members of multiple branches and foreign militaries.
Feb. 12, 2020
Beating Bad Weather: Command announces indoor alternative to physical fitness assessment

Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, Air Force Reserve Command commander and chief of the Air Force Reserve, has approved an indoor alternative to the 1.5 mile run physical fitness assessment for Reserve Citizen Airmen.
Feb. 10, 2020
Airman's Edge: Whiteman AFB selected to launch peer-to-peer mentoring program

Whiteman has been selected to be the first base to participate in Airman’s Edge, the proposed Air Force-wide version of Defender’s Edge. It is being run as a study to hopefully prove that it can be successful beyond Security Forces.
Feb. 7, 2020
Less Stress PT Test

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. — If you’ve ever found yourself stressed about your upcoming physical fitness assessment, you’re not alone. The Air Force is taking steps to give Airmen opportunities to take up to three mock tests before their official test without concern of the results — and

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