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What Does It Take to Ace the New Air Force Fitness Test?

May 8, 2026 | By Matthew Cox
Eleven members of the Air Force Honor Guard recently practiced taking the service's new fitness test. Here's what they have to share about the two-mile run, the HAMR, and more.

Air Force: Twice-a-Year PT Tests, 2-Mile Runs Coming in 2026

Sept. 24, 2025 | By David Roza
After months of speculation, the Air Force confirmed on Sept. 24 that next year Airmen will begin taking physical fitness assessments every six months, including a two-mile run test every year.

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