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I have held this argument with the previous iterations of the AF fitness program. A tape measure with spring tension is depicted in the figures when performing the waist and tier 2 BFA.

For some reason, we have mandatory calibration requirements for the devices used to measure height, weight, specific InBody model, hell, even the timing devices are defined (stopwatch or race chip—but not cell phone!)

All we get for the tape is “…made of non-stretch material”. Look, I understand we want to be a cost effective force (InBody Model 700 ~$24K), but reducing human error in this area should have been considered on the recent iteration of the AFMAN.

I looked over one of the RAND studies (Is T

Shop X goes weeks without a meaningful workload that has led to some disgruntled members. A scheduled Friday fun run (and early release) was interrupted by a short notice tasker that needed responses by COB. If you were an airman in this case, which do you do?

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Long story short, the link in the no-reply email from MyEval/MyFSS for “member action” is the correct link to start inputting data for the EPR. The continue evaluation button on the MyEval dashboard that goes to a blank page with a “you are all set!” is more broken than my NSFW Google search history.

Time to go upload those bullets…

Let’s keep our gyms safe and equipment serviceable. If it’s not wrapped in some sort of rubber or impact absorbing material, don’t drop it higher than your knee. This is especially important for cable machines and dumbbells. These devices are much more effective with slower, controlled movements anyway.

For 2022, let’s try to have the professionalism and etiquette to keep these places open and well stocked with equipment. If you see something broken or unsafe, get that feedback to the gym staff.

While I’m at it, don’t drop your goals either, whether it’s a PT test or trying to drop that corona 40—the effort is the prize.

Be safe out there!