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USMC Officer Requirements: Your Path to a Commission

Combat Fitness

Published on: 15/04/2026

USMC officer requirements explained: the 4 non-negotiables, the 20–28 age window, the PFT score boards want, and the path from OCS to your commission.

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Rucking Programs: Your Complete FAQ on Ruck Training, Gear & Progression

Combat Fitness

Published on: 26/03/2026

Rucking programs FAQ: how to start rucking, set load and pace, pick the right program, avoid injury, and train for military selection. Start smart.

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National Guard Ranger Battalion: The Part-Time Elite

Combat Fitness

Published on: 20/03/2026

Part-time soldiers earning the same Ranger Tab as the 75th Regiment? Inside National Guard Ranger battalions—the standards, the dual life, and the path in.

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AFT & PFT Training: Max Your Military Fitness Test Score

Combat Fitness

Published on: 28/01/2026

Train smarter for the AFT and PFT. The minimum-effective-dose plan for each event - deadlift, sprint-drag-carry, plank, 2-mile run—to max your test score.

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