It may be time for an eye exam when daily life starts giving clues: night driving feels harder, reading takes more effort, ...

The CFT is not only a fitness assessment of events but also a readiness tool designed to support the physical demands of combat. The Army’s new 2026 Combat Field Test is built around one central idea: ...

Wheat streak mosaic virus, variety selection and forage management were key topics discussed during the May 15 Lahoma Wheat Field Day, at the Oklahoma State University North Central Research Station ...

Soldiers of the D.C. National Guard were among the first to complete the Army’s new Combat Field Test at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling in Washington on Sunday. The Army Department rolled out the new ...

WASHINGTON — The 260th Special Purpose Brigade hosted the Army Combat Field Test at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, May 3, 2026, among the first units to execute the assessment following a recent ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The state government is investigating whether or not one of the capital city’s spray fields is spreading “forever chemicals” into Woodville and eventually, to Wakulla ...

The Army announced in a news release earlier this week that it is rolling out a new combat fitness test for frontline troops as leaders push to strengthen battlefield readiness amid ongoing recruiting ...

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Soldiers serving in front-line fighting jobs will soon have to pass two annual Army fitness tests after the service rolled out its new combat-focused physical assessment on Wednesday. The new Combat ...

Sgt. Christopher Smith lifts a 40-pound sandbag during the new Combat Field Test at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Virginia. (Sgt. Aaron Troutman/U.S. Army) The U.S. Army is rolling out a new ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army today announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the ...