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By Marc Balbarin, Anna Evilsizor, Jayden Vaughn FORT KNOX, Ky – From weightlifting and sprinting to push-ups and planks, Cadets assigned to the 1st Regiment Advance Camp are evaluated intensely by the Cadre as they test their physical and combat prowess at Fort Knox on Friday, June 5, 2026.     The Army Fitness Test (AFT) is the first event that incoming Cadets participate in for Cadet Summer Training (CST), and it is designed to reflect and support battlefield fitness. Cadets wake up hours before dawn in order to complete the five components of the exam. Since coming to Fort Knox, many [...]