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U.S. Air Force Introduces Gender-Neutral EOD Fitness Tests

7/23/2025

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Starting in August, the U.S. Air Force is revamping fitness testing for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel with a new gender-neutral approach. The test will now feature a 1,000-meter row, medicine ball toss, deadlift, and weighted maneuver, emphasizing strength and load-bearing abilities to ensure EOD airmen are fully equipped for the rigorous demands of their vital roles.

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Starting in August, the U.S. Air Force is revamping fitness testing for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) personnel with a new gender-neutral approach. The test will now feature a 1,000-meter row, medicine ball toss, deadlift, and weighted maneuver, emphasizing strength and load-bearing abilities to ensure EOD airmen are fully equipped for the rigorous demands of their vital roles.