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Airmen must complete a waist-to-height measurement by July 31, but the Air Force says the results will not count toward official fitness scores this cycle.
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By Air & Space Forces Magazine on July 23, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
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July 28, 2026 at 9:34 PM EDT
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Airmen were required to complete a waist-to-height ratio measurement by July 31.
The Air Force confirmed the measurement will not be scored in current fitness assessments.
The requirement is tied to the service's broader update of body composition standards.
Officials indicated the deadline is primarily for data collection at this stage.
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8 days ago
“Reports the Air Force's clarification that the new measurement will not affect fitness scores.”
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“Explains what the July 31 deadline requires and how it fits into broader assessment changes.”
Read original source12 days ago
“Focuses on official confirmation that the measurement will not count toward scoring this cycle.”
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