The Most Read Stories This Week on Military.com

Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.

For Some Soldiers, New, Tougher Army Fitness Test a Jarring Wake-Up Call

Master Sgt. Ross Strom thought he was ready when he took a version of the Army's new fitness test. The 49-year-old maintenance noncommissioned officer was used to doing a combination of running and CrossFit six times a week.

By Matthew Cox | Read more

Sailor Dies in Flight-Deck Mishap Aboard the Carrier George H.W. Bush

A sailor was killed Monday afternoon in a mishap on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier George H.W. Bush, Navy officials said Tuesday. The incident occurred at 4:45 p.m. while the carrier was at sea. No other sailors were hurt and the cause of the mishap remains under investigation.

By Gina Harkins | Read more

Here's the Army’s Tip Sheet for Acing Its New Combat Fitness Test

Army fitness officials recently released the manual for the upcoming Army Combat Fitness Test, including tips for pleasing graders on each event. Beginning in October, the service will conduct a large field test of the ACFT, involving soldiers from 60 battalions across the active-duty, National Guard and Reserve components.

By Matthew Cox | Read more

Most Read in Army

• Army Eyeing Strategic Cannon Tech with 1,000-Mile Range
• Army Ranger Officer Killed in Tactical Vehicle Crash

Most Read in Navy

• Navy, Air Force Team Up to Get to Bottom of Oxygen Deprivation Among Pilots
• Navy Sub Returns to Port after Leak Found in Nuclear Plant

Most Read in Air Force

• Air Force Wants to Surge Growth by More Than 70 New Squadrons
• Air Force Academy Ritual Was Something Out of a Bad Movie, Sources Say

Most Read in Marine Corps

• 11 Troops Kicked Out After Court-Martial in Wake of Marines United Scandal
• Marines Race to Rescue After DC Housing Complex Catches Fire

Most Read in Technology

• Army, Air Force Fielding Drone-Hunting System That Can Fit on a Pickup Truck
• Military's Top Spy: AI May Enhance Tradecraft, Prevent Geopolitical Surprises

Most Read in Gear and Fitness

• Army Finds Fix for Dangerous Glitch in M4 and M4A1 Service Rifles
• Close Combat Task Force Prioritizes Virtual Training over New Weapons

Most Read in Business

• Army Is Paying Out $35,000 Bonuses to Reduce Apache Pilot Shortage
• Army Contract for New Humvee Ambulances Could Be Worth $800 Million

Most Read in Spouse and Family

• Navy Gives Families More Flexibility to Travel During PCS
• Not Just a Hike: Mountain Climb Helps Gold Star Families Heal

Most Read in Entertainment

• 'Unbroken: Path to Redemption': Faith, Marriage and the Battle Against PTSD
• 5 of the Most Spine-Chilling Military Superstitions

Most Read in Pay and Benefits

• Automobile Grant Increases for 2019
• VA Having Problems Implementing Forever GI Bill

Most Read in Veterans

• Accused Serial Killer Served Eight Years in the Navy
• Trump IDs First 2 Soldiers Among Remains Returned by North Korea

-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown