The Marine Corps just killed height-and-weight screenings. A completely new method is now the standard for every Marine's ...

As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just a question of appearance; it is a matter of health, readiness, and ...

In this op-ed, the author argues the Army’s outdated body composition policies are quietly eroding the readiness, health and performance of the force. (Pfc. Lilliana Fraser/Army) The Army’s outdated ...

At your request, the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies established the Committee to Review the Testing of Body Armor Materials for Use by the U.S. Army to assess the ...