Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Dec. 12, 2025 Savage, not average The “Culture of Fitness” initiative is set to roll out Air Force wide Jan. 1, 2026, with a new Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program applying to Total Force Airmen. The changes represent a marked change from the current model, requiring a lot more from Airmen.