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Fort Benning Launches Rigorous New Ranger Fitness Test

3/28/2025

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Get ready, soldiers! Starting April 21, Fort Benning, Georgia, will unveil the new Ranger Physical Fitness Assessment, a rigorous nine-event challenge designed to enhance combat readiness. This revamped test features an 800-meter run, sandbag lifts, and a grueling 4-mile run, pushing soldiers to their limits in stamina and strength.

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Get ready, soldiers! Starting April 21, Fort Benning, Georgia, will unveil the new Ranger Physical Fitness Assessment, a rigorous nine-event challenge designed to enhance combat readiness. This revamped test features an 800-meter run, sandbag lifts, and a grueling 4-mile run, pushing soldiers to their limits in stamina and strength.