b'Contract# 5431 Tenderbones2021 Military Appreciation Resource MagazineDepartment of theAir Force movesPhysicalFitness Assessments toApril 2021, removes waist measurementSecretary of the Air Force Public Affairs Spare RibsBrisketU.S. Air Force Basic Military Training trainee, Chris-Ann Wilmoth, 37th Training Wing Detachment 5,Spare RibsBrisketPublished December 07, 2020Press Release Flight 564, participates in a physical training session at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. To minimizingSmoked Chickenwww.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2437492/department-of-the-air-force-moves-physical-fitness-assessments-to-april-2021-re/ close contact during the COVID-19 pandemic, physical fitness testing has been delayed from October toSmoked ChickenJanuary 2021. Testing in January will proceed without obtaining waist, height and weight measurements. The Department of the Air Force announced(U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)physical fitness assessments will now resumeOriginally, we hoped to resume testing bySmoked PorkApril 2021 and will no longer include the waistJanuary 2021, said Chief Master Sgt. of the Smoked Porkmeasurement component.To ensure social distancing practices remain inAir Force JoAnne S. Bass. However, based onplace during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic,the number of cases nationwide, the right thingFried ChickenBurgersand to give Airmen and Space Professionals timeto do is focus on keeping our Airmen and theirFried ChickenBurgersto prepare, testing was delayed from October tofamilies safe.Fried Fish FridaysJanuary and is now further delayed to April. Delaying and reevaluating the PT test is theFried Fish FridaysWhile the waist measurement is permanentlybest option for our people.removed from the assessment, height and weightThe test will still consist of a 1.5 mile run,Dirty RiceCole Slawmeasurements will resume October 2021. 1 minute of pushups and 1 minute of situps.Dirty RiceCole SlawWe trust that our Airmen understand the However, the composite score will be calculated standard of good physical health practices and wewith full points for the waist measurement Fries Sweet Potato Pieare all finding innovative ways to stay fit, saidportion until system changes can be made. Fries Sweet Potato PieAir Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.Department leaders are also looking to reevaluateand much more!We also trust that leaders will take the appropriate certain testing criteria moving forward. and much more!steps to keep their Airmen safe while makingAlong with removing the waist measurement, every effort to provide fitness options during we are also exploring alternative strength and the pandemic. cardio components to our current Air ForceFitness assessment cells, fitness center staff,fitness assessment, Brown said. We believe physical training leaders and members performing these potential test structure changes willfitness assessments will adhere to physical impact Airmen in a positive way and helpdistancing protocols and other local precautionswith a holistic approach to health and fitness as determined by installation commanders oncestandards.assessments resume. For more information, Airmen and Space Commanders may delay official fitness Professionals should contact their fitnessassessments beyond April 2021 if necessary,assessment cells and visit the COVID-19based on the recommendation of local publicFitness Guidance page on myPers.health officials, the continuation of closed www.afpc.af.mil/Support/myPers/fitness centers and extended state-widerestriction of movement and gatherings. AIR FORCE FITNESS PROGRAMSpace Professionals will adhere to the physicalThe Air Force Fitness Program goal is to motivate fitness policy of the Department of the Air Force. Airmen to participate in a year-round physicalAirmen and Space Professionals may determineconditioning program that emphasizes total fitness,617 E. Lockerman St. Dover, DEtheir next fitness assessment due date by visitingto include proper aerobic conditioning, strengthPhone: (302) 832-7427the Official Physical Assessment Due Date Matrixand flexibility training, and healthy eating. on myPers which will be updated and availableHealth benefits from an active lifestyle will Dec. 8. Fitness assessment due dates will pri- increase productivity, optimize health, and2504 Red Lion Road Bear, DEmarily depend on the date and score of the lastdecrease absenteeism while maintaining a Phone: (302) 367-6350official test. higher level of readiness.32 Military Appreciation Resource Magazine Thank You For Your Service www.tenderBones.comPh: 302-832-RIBSJoint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst Military Appreciation Resource Book A'