Story by Senior Airman James Johnson | 18th Wing | 07.30.2025
KADENA AIR BASE, JAPAN – At first glance, Risner Fitness Center might look like any other gym. Rows of treadmills lined up next to racks of weights, and the steady rhythm of exercise echoing through its halls. Beneath the surface, however, Risner is much more than a fitness facility—it's a cornerstone of wellness, resilience, and community for those stationed at Kadena Air Base. Risner......
Story by Zion Dillahunt | 88th Air Base Wing | 03.01.2024
Dodge Fitness Center is now available 24/7 for service members, uniformed service retirees, adult dependents 18 or older, and Department of Defense civilian shift workers regularly scheduled outside the duty hours of 6 a.m. to 6 p.m....
Story by Javier Orona | Navy Chaplain Corps | 01.19.2024
The sound of metal clinking together echoes as RP2 (FMF/SW/SCW) Gregory Howard, a Religious Program Specialist, Strategic Communications Wing One, works on his physique inside of a gym at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma....
Story by Austin Rooney | Defense Media Activity - Navy Production | 10.19.2022
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Nate Grebb, a professional MMA fighter who co-owns and operates his gym, Conquest BJJ, explains how his experience in the military translates to running a successful business and fighting in the ring...
Story by Airman 1st Class Tiffany Del Oso | 325th Fighter Wing | 09.08.2022
2nd Lt. Michelle Smith, the 325th Comptroller Squadron’s financial operations flight commander, exemplifies the statement ‘fit to fight’ and the Air Force core value of ‘excellence in all we do’ through an intense hobby of body building. Smith recently earned 3rd place in Wellness Division and 3rd place in the Bikini Division during the 2022 NPC/IFBB Maxfit Classic Pro/AM body......
Story by Staff Sgt. Dana Tourtellotte | 379th Air Expeditionary Wing | 07.20.2022
AL UDEID AIR FORCE BASE, QATAR—Major renovations to the Blatchford-Preston Complex Gym are presently underway and as part of a phased project which is projected to conclude April 2023. The goal of the renovation is the implementation of long lasting and high-quality materials to meet the fitness needs of Airmen and improve base quality of life....
Story by Derrik Noack | U.S. Military Entrance Processing Command | 05.19.2022
Erika Mumphord claims the title of USMEPCOM's "Biggest Loser".
Story by Staff Sgt. Magen M. Reeves | 325th Fighter Wing | 08.10.2021
Concerns caused by an increase in COVID-19 cases on base and in the local area led Tyndall Air Force Base officials to implement Health Protection Condition CHARLIE on Aug. 3, to help mitigate exposure while also continuing Team Tyndall’s mission. The Tyndall Fitness Center activated a few changes to accommodate the move to CHARLIE while still being able to allow members access to the gym....
