The Pentagon is aggressively pursuing hypersonic weapons, but the aggressive schedule for testing is in jeopardy, according to a GAO report. Matthew Sullivan, 36, was sentenced in a San Diego courtroom for second-degree murder in the stabbing death of Elizabeth Sullivan. Rather than restart in March, the Navy is now planning to complete one PFA cycle in 2021 starting in July. Sailors will complete a forearm plank event rather than curl ups to evaluate core strength, and also have the option to complete a 2,000-meter row as their cardio event in 2021. The Navy is going to conduct one PFA cycle next year, rather than two PFA cycles as is customary. The Navy has unveiled standards for sailors as it introduces two new events to the PRT. After a year of no physical fitness assessments because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Navy has said fitness tests will start up again in March 2021. Draft changes proposed by the Office of Personnel Management would open more pathways for job applicants to prove they have the desired skills. The move comes as part of a slate of suicide prevention and department reform measures from House Veterans' Affairs Committee members. The Navy is cutting physical fitness tests for the remainder of the year. Load More