Following PT-related deaths, Air Force begins asking about sickle cell in fitness screening
By: Stephen Losey  
The Air Force is now asking airmen about the sickle cell trait as part of their fitness screening questionnaires in response to some airmen’s physical fitness training-related deaths earlier this year.
Air Force spokeswoman Capt. Carrie Volpe said in an email Thursday that all airmen are also now required to complete the recently changed questionnaire at least seven days before taking their fitness assessment. The changes were first reported by Military.com.
“These changes were made to ensure airmen who have medical conditions receive proper medical review/clearance prior to conducting their fitness assessment,†Volpe said.
https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2019/10/17/following-pt-related-deaths-air-force-begins-asking-about-sickle-cell-in-fitness-screening/
