Fitness for Life Education Day kicks off with “Remote Control”

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  • By Airman 1st Class Shane Dunaway
  • 4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. --  Fitness for Life Education Day kicks off with the interactive play "Remote Control" August 22 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the base theater.

"'Remote Control' is a theatrical performance that will explore issues of sexual assault prevention and how Airmen can become good wingmen by intervening to prevent violence," said Nancy Pike, 4th Fighter Wing sexual assault response coordinator. "This military version of the program will explore issues and beliefs about sexual assault and relationships, and will promote skills designed to encourage healthy decision-making."

The Fitness for Life Education Day concept was first brought up in December after review of the data from the base's 2006 Community Needs Assessment Survey, said Jerome Ellis, 4th Fighter Wing family advocacy outreach manager.

All Team Seymour personnel and their adult family members are invited to attend the kick-off for Fitness for Life Education Day event as well as future classes, which will be offered quarterly beginning this October.

Fitness for Life Education Day is a first for the Air Force and offering classes during the duty day demonstrates the importance that the wing commander and command chief place on personnel and their families, Mr. Ellis said. When people feel good about themselves personally, it increases their efficiency at work. The end result is the mission gets accomplished, he said.

"Education is the key," Mr. Ellis said. "The courses increase the likelihood that when personnel and their families are confronted with stressful situations, they will make better choices."

Other classes will be available on a quarterly basis and cover a wide range of topics, including financial management, tobacco cessation, substance abuse prevention, relationships, parenting and personal coping.

"Not only are the classes entertaining and informative, but they offer our personnel and their families skills that will last a lifetime," Mr. Ellis said. "They also increase an individual's understanding of the wingman concept. By improving yourself, you also help to improve the community in which you live and those around you."

To sign up for classes or for more information about "Remote Control," call 722-0155 or contact an Integrated Delivery System member or a first sergeant.