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APFT: What It Was and What Replaced It | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 05/10/2026

The APFT was the Army's 3-event fitness test from 1980 to 2020. See the old standards and what replaced it, then start training for the current AFT.

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Army Fitness Test Calculator: Score the AFT | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 26/09/2026

Use our army fitness test calculator to score all 5 AFT events against current Army tables, general or combat standard. Enter your results and see your score.

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Space Force Ranks: Chart, Insignia & Pay | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 05/09/2026

Space Force ranks explained: the full Guardian chart from Specialist 1 to General, plus insignia, 2026 pay by grade and how they differ. See the chart.

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Air Force Enlisted Ranks: E-1 to E-9 Chart | Combat Fitness

Combat Fitness

Published on: 01/08/2026

Air Force enlisted ranks from E-1 to E-9, with the full chart, insignia, the three enlisted tiers, 2026 pay by grade, and promotion timelines. See the chart.

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