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2-Mile Run, Biannual Tests Coming in 2026

2-Mile Run, Biannual Tests Coming in 2026   The Air Force announced major changes to its physical fitness program Sept. 24, including the introduction of a second PT test every year, lengthening the 1.5-mile run to 2 miles and adding a waist-to-height ratio score. The...

NGAUS News Digest

NGAUS News Digest July 29, 2025 1. Task & Purpose – TRICARE could soon cover dependents up to 26 with no extra fees Rules that already cover most civilian health insurance plans might soon be coming to TRICARE, allowing children to remain on their parents’...

ARMY FACIAL HAIR

The Army updated its facial hair grooming policy in a service directive that resulted from a force-wide review of military standards. The update reinforces the Army’s long-standing policy that all Soldiers must be clean-shaven when in uniform or civilian clothes while...