Jun 4, 2007 12:13 PM
Air Force 'Perspective' Discusses Fitness Standards
In the newest "Enlisted Perspective," Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley addresses the importance of physical fitness. U.S. Air Force photo/illustration by Mike Carabajal.
SAN ANTONIO-- The Air Force's top enlisted airman focuses on the importance of physical fitness and discusses how meeting current fitness standards are individual Airman responsibilities in the latest "Enlisted Perspective," a written senior leader viewpoint.
"With every Airman critical to completion of Air Force air, space and cyberspace missions, we need all Airmen physically capable of performing at the highest level," says Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Rodney J. McKinley.
"Air Force fitness standards must be maintained, and compliance with these standards may soon be documented on Air Force performance reports. As with any area where Airmen don't meet the established standards, failure to meet physical fitness standards can result in a referral performance report," he says.
Chief McKinley said the Air Force spent $3.9 billion on health care last year, and the service can decrease these health care expenditures by improving overall Airman fitness levels.
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