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New Military Body Composition Standards for 2026 Take Effect

·Source: FEDweek

Defense officials issued additional guidance to implement updated military fitness and body composition standards for 2026, including adoption of the waist-to-height ratio (WHtR). The changes affect how service members’ body composition is assessed as part of readiness and fitness requirements.

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