All Marines in combat arms fields will soon have to meet the same standards on their Physical Fitness Test, or PFT, regardless of their gender, under a service-wide policy announced Thursday. The new ...
The U.S. Marine Corps is rolling out significant updates to its physical fitness and body composition requirements starting January 1, 2026. These changes aim to align standards with the physical ...
Marine recruits conduct an initial strength assessment at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Sept. 6, 2025. (Cpl. Sarah M. Grawcock/U.S. Marine Corps) The U.S. Marine Corps is slated to ...