Airmen Support Plan to Replace Fitness Test

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The United States Air Force’s annual Spark Tank campaign — which is designed to solicit creative solutions from airmen — netted an idea that is gaining traction: replacing the service’s physical fitness test.

Stars and Stripes reports that the proposal suggests replacing the once or twice a year fitness tests with a monthly, endurance-based program. The plan was submitted earlier this month to the Airmen Powered by Innovation website by Senior Master Sgt. Leslie Finley, who claims that the current testing regime contributes to stress and injuries that come with last minute test-preparation. She argues that a monthly, gender-neutral approach would increase fitness year-round.

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