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Fit to Fight: A battle versus oneself
January 24, 2023 — What does it truly mean to be fit to fight? The Air Force has created the Comprehensive Airman Fitness framework that outlines the parameters of the idea of being “Fit to Fight” by focusing on four pillars: physical, mental, social and spiritual fitness... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jordan Lazaro, 86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs, public affairs apprentice, in front of the free weights at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 20, 2023.

BMT murals: inspiring the next generation
August 8, 2019 — Trainees with the 321st Training Squadron volunteered to paint a series of murals through the unit. The project started July 4, 2017, with the American flag painted across the hallway of several classrooms. It took about 2 ½ months and about 12 gallons of paint. ... MORE

Lt. Col. Jeurney Meekins, 321 st Training Squadron former commander, poses in front of a mural of the American flag July 17, 2019, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Air Force Alpha Warriors prove mettle in ‘Final Battle’
November 16, 2017 — Forty-three Airmen from installations worldwide competed in the first Air Force Alpha Warrior competition, a celebration of functional fitness and resiliency, Nov .11, 2017 in Selma, Texas... MORE

All-Air Force men finish second, women third, in 2017 Armed Forces Basketball Championship
November 16, 2017 — The All-Air Force men finished second for the second year in a row, while the All-Air Force women bounced back from early disappointments... MORE

Air Force Alpha Warriors prepare for ‘Final Battle’
October 20, 2017 — Fifty athletes from U.S. Air Force installations worldwide will compete over a grueling obstacle course as a celebration of fitness and tradition will be on display during the first Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Nov. 11 in San Antonio... MORE

It’s all downhill for upbeat Airman, bobsledder
July 28, 2017 — Capt. David Simon, an elite bobsled athlete, is a stellar example of resiliency and upholding the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness: mental, physical, social and spiritual... MORE

U.S. Air Force Capt. David Simon takes a moment to focus during tryouts for the U.S. National Bobsled Team in Park City, Utah, on Nov. 2, 2016. His bid for that team ended with an injury, but he's still ultimately aiming for a spot on the U.S.A. Bobsled Team for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in Pyeongchang, Republic of Korea. (Courtesy photo)