Navy Program Addresses Summer Sports RisksVIRGINIA BEACH, VA -- Sailors and marines are statistically more likely to be involved in a mishap when they’re off-duty during summer months, according to officials at the Safety Office at Naval Air Station (NAS) Oceana in Virginia Beach, VA. Looking to prevent that, officials hosted “Hot Rods: Hazards of Recreational Off Duty Safety,” a program that taught sailors how to remain safe while enjoying summer recreational activities.... Air Force Pay Cuts UnlikelyYOKOTA AIR BASE, JAPAN—Budget problems aren’t likely to disrupt the paychecks of Air Force personnel in fitness and recreational facilities, even if funding earmarked for the Army isn’t restored through passage of a supplemental bill, according to Gen. Paul Hester, Pacific Air Forces commander. ... Navy Fitness Encourages Average Joes to Get MovingEVERETT, WA -- Naval Station (NAVSTA) Everett held its annual Fitness Challenge Week May 7-10 to promote health and fitness in new ways to all sailors.... Air Force Offers Programs to Help Manage StressWASHINGTON -- Although the Air Force has a wide range of fitness and health-related programs in place to help service members and their families manage stress, Air Force officials are concerned that some are not aware of the available programs and are not taking advantage of them, according to a recent Air Force report. To address that, the Air Force is launching a series of monthly campaigns with themes that focus on specific programs to help manage potential areas of stress for airmen and their families. ... Misawa Children Get DefensiveMISAWA AIR BASE, JAPAN-- Military children have lots of unique opportunities available to them, and one such opportunity is the kajukenbo karate class offered at Misawa Air Base. A hybrid martial art that combines karate, judo, jujutsu, kenpo and kung-fu, kajukenbo is helping these military children stay fit.... 'Team Lean' Challenge Promotes Weight Loss, CamaraderieWRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH -- Hoping to promote wellness and weight loss through camaraderie and enjoyable activities, Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) officials introduced a command-wide competition that relies on concerted efforts of people supporting and motivating one another. ... Regional Fitness Leaders On Board With Youth Fitness TrainingFitness leaders from Commander, Navy Region Hawaii (CNRH), Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) and Naval Station Pearl Harbor (NAVSTA PH) participated in a two-day Commander... Zumba Master Class Comes to Yokosuka Naval BaseMore than 30 Sailors participated in the first Zumba Master class sponsored by the Wellness and Fitness Center at Fleet Activities Yokosuka on March 22. ... Summit Focuses on New Cardio OptionsIn early March, representatives from the Navy Fitness program office based in Millington, TN, provided information on initiatives and issues related to the physical fitness assessment (PFA), including medical waivers, and the preventive health assessment and physical ... Air Force Adds Healthy Cooking to Body Composition ClassMembers of the Royal Air Force (RAF) Lakenheath Health and Wellness Center (HAWC) spiced up their Body Composition Improvement Program by providing a healthy cooking class... Minot Air Force Base Fitness Center Receives Design AwardThe Air Combat Command (ACC), a major command of the U.S. Air Force, presented its Facility Design Honor Award to architecture, planning, engineering and interior design firm Leo A. Daly at the ACC Design Awards Luncheon on Feb. 28, held at the Marriott ... ‘Biggest Loser’ Fever Hits NavyThe mania surrounding the popular reality weight loss television show, "The Biggest Loser,” has taken hold of Navy Fitness, inspiring many sailors to lose weight... Elliptical, Stationary Bike Are New PRT Cardio OptionsHere’s some good news for sailors who don’t like to run. The Navy’s fitness program introduced the option of using elliptical trainers or stationary bikes as new ways for sailors to complete the cardiovascular portion of the physical readiness test (PRT). The elliptical and cycle tests are both ... New Navy PRT Cardio OptionsGood news for sailors who don’t like to run. The Navy ’s fitness program recently introduced the option of using elliptical trainers or stationary bikes as new ways for sailors to complete the cardiovascular portion of the Physical Readiness Test (PRT).... Norfolk MWR Unveils Waterfront Fitness SpecialistsNaval Station Norfolk’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) committee introduced their newest trainers, Waterfront Fitness Specialists Jodie Byrkett and Susan Lowry, at an open house in late January... Marines compete in 'Echo Challenge'Fourteen teams, consisting of more than 70 Marines, recently participated in the Marine Helicopter Training (MHT) Squadron 302 Echo-Challenge, a six-mile run, and 12-mile bike race and stretcher carry ... Pearl Harbor Event Draws 500 Runners-- More than 500 Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) sailors and civilians participated in the Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day 5k Run/Walk on the waterfront in early December. ... Airmen Challenged to Make Better ChoicesAir Force senior leaders would like airmen to help each other make better choices in their leisure activities and personal lives, says Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Lt. Gen. Arthur Lichte... Navy SEALs Launch Physical Awareness Pilot ProgramThe Navy SEALs have one of the military's most successful physical training programs, and they’d like to introduce it nationally to coaches as an athletic standard of excellence... Indiana Mayor Poses Fitness ChallengeThe mayor of Carmel, IN, is challenging his city’s residents and employees to improve their fitness level and lead a healthier lifestyle. As part of the challenge, Clarian North Medical ... Sailors Say Command Leaders Support a Culture of FitnessMost sailors agree their command leadership supports a culture of fitness, according to the 2006 Quality of Life (QOL) Survey released in November. The survey has tracked sailors' views on their quality of life since 1999... Reservist Gets 'Fit to Fight'An Air Force reservist at Tinker AFB is taking the charge to be "Fit to Fight" seriously. Master Sgt. Matt Thomas, a jet engine mechanic for the 513th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron... Lieutenant Runs for a CauseLt. Geoff Weber, based at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, VA, completed the 262-mile Run Across Virginia for the American Lung Association in early November. The idea for his “Patriot Run” began while he was stationed ... NBK Sailors Get Health Conscious for Health FairNaval Base Kitsap (NBK), Bangor’s Fitness and Aquatic Center and Naval Hospital Bremerton (NHB) in Silverdale, WA, sponsored a health fair and a fun run in October to promote... Walk Raises Awareness of Breast Cancer-- More than 200 Airmen and family members put their best foot forward to help raise awareness of breast cancer during an Aviano Community Enlisted Spouses Club (ACES)-sponsored walk in late October at the Aviano Air Base in Italy.... |
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