Family Sports & Fitness

Take the Challenge

Celebrate National Fitness month in May with The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (PALA+) challenge. >>>

Family Nutrition & Health

Beat Brown Bag Boredom

As the school year winds down, parents and kids begin to tire of the routine of it all. Lunch is no exception. >>>

Family Fun

Go Wild!

Zoos offer a fun day that’s part education and part exercise. Get up and go to the zoo early to see a majority of the animals in their most active hours. >>>

Parents - you are an important role model for your children. Here are some tips on keeping your family healthy

• Show your family how to savor their favorite higher-calorie foods and beverages by enjoying
smaller portions together.
• Stay committed to consistent physical activity. The benefit to your kids’ future is clear–
“Family” time is “active” time and…FUN TIME!
• “Making it a family affair” moves you from being passive to participatory.
• Make planning and preparation active learning opportunities and also “family time”.
• Read more about nutrient-rich items and portion size on USAF LivingFit.

Have Your Comfort Foods
and Be Healthy Too!

As winter settles in and temperatures fall, curling up with a blanket and a hot bowl of our favorite “comfort food” sounds very appealing.

Macaroni and cheese, creamy mashed potatoes and piping-hot chicken potpie help satisfy the body’s instinctual drive to stay toasty and conserve energy for the winter ahead! You can have your comfort foods and eat light too. Let’s explore how.
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May is

National Fitness
MonthLearn interesting ways
to join the fun.
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Be sure to visit

MyAirForceLife.comEnter competitions and
register to win prizes!
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Getting fit?

Submit a PhotoSend photos showing your
family getting fit together.
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USAF FitFamily Latest News

Summer camp opportunities for military families

This summer there are several camp opportunities that are free (or minimal cost) for military youth, teens and families.
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PLAYpass Deployment Support and the AF Teen Council (AFTC) are hosting a team video contest!

Teens will work together to create an instructional video for our troops downrange and compete for 10 new iPads!
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JB Andrews Receives 4-H Health Rocks! Grant

JB Andrews Youth Programs was awarded a $2500 4-H Health Rocks! Grant from the University of Maryland (UMD) Cooperative Extension Service.
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