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SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, North Carolina - Members of the 4th Fighter Wing put down their wrenches, steered clear of their computers and put on their running shoes for a day dedicated to resiliency, Sept. 30, 2013.
Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) Day kicked off with a 1.6-mile wing run, which promoted unity and morale while emphasizing the physical pillar of the CAF program.
After the run, airmen were released to their units to focus on the day’s theme of counting blessings. Several units, such as the 4th Medical Group and 4th Force Support Squadron, took the opportunity to spend time with their fellow wingmen and family members while participating in outdoor activities.
“Sometimes, with our hectic military lifestyles, we forget to stop and smell the flowers and think about what helps make us resilient,” said Airman 1st Class Lauren Henderson, 4th Force Support Squadron force management technician. “It was nice to take a day to spend quality time with coworkers and family while playing a couple games of Wiffle Ball. It’s the little things in life that give us the strength to carry on whatever mission is at hand.”
Members of Team Seymour were also invited to attend a storytellers event at the base theater to listen to the accounts of airmen who have overcome adversities including alcoholism, homelessness and child abuse.
Staff Sgt. Phillip McCroskey, pictured, 4th Medical Operations Squadron immunizations technician, spoke at the event. In 1991, 23 percent of his body was left scarred due to a family member’s decision to drive while tired.
“We were an hour away from home (after driving) four hours. We were on the home stretch,” McCroskey said as he recalled the accident which changed his life. “At age 3, I was told I would never walk again … I would be paralyzed on the left side of my body. I’ve had skin grafts just so I could walk again. To this day, I still have pain with my scars. Next time you try to make that trip (when tired), just remember, not only (can) you hurt yourself, you can harm someone else.”
Although McCroskey has lived with the aches of his scars for the past 22 years, he said he is able to use his experience as a warning about the dangers of driving extended distances while exhausted.
| Date Taken: | 10.02.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 10.03.2013 07:34 |
| Story ID: | 114649 |
| Location: | SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, NC, US |
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