Fitness is a Big Deal

U.S. Air Force Reservists assigned to the 913th Airlift Group begin the run portion of their physical fitness assessment test at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Mar. 12, 2016. The Air Force uses and overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per component based on aerobic fitness (1.5-mile timed run), body composition (abdominal circumference measurements) and muscular fitness components (pushups and situps) to determine overall fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Fitness is a Big Deal

U.S. Air Force Reserve Senior Airman Jervaughn Stewart, an air transportation specialist, assigned to the 96th Aerial Port Squadron, checks the chart for run times during his physical fitness assessment test at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Mar. 12, 2016. Many Airmen strive to score 90 or above, allowing them to test annually, rather than biannually. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)

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Fitness is a Big Deal

Published March 14, 2016
By Master Sgt. Jeff Walston
913th Airlift Group

Little Rock AFB, Ark. -- U.S. Air Force Reservists assigned to the 913th Airlift Group begin the run portion of their physical fitness assessment test at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark., Mar. 12, 2016. The Air Force uses and overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per component based on aerobic fitness (1.5-mile timed run), body composition (abdominal circumference measurements) and muscular fitness components (pushups and situps) to determine overall fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeff Walston/Released)