The U.S. Army is phasing out athletic trainers by the end of the current fiscal year, Gen. James Mingus, the service’s vice chief of staff, said in a recent announcement, reports Military.com.
The Army will expand its crew of strength and conditioning coaches to make up for the loss.
The 180 civilian trainers throughout the service emphasized conditioning to prevent injuries and help with recovery and mental health.
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