U.S. Army Soldiers push a Humvee at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, June 12, 2025. Soldiers competed to see what which teams could pull and then push two Humvees across a 250-foot space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith
Mental fitness is just as essential to combat readiness as physical strength. While all individuals face stress, military members often encounter unique challenges. Frequent relocations, extended hours, high-tempo operations, and deployments can intensify that burden.
“One of the things that usually impacts our members the most is finding that work-life balance,” said Staff Sgt. Colina Rodrigues, 633d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron mental health supervisor. “It can look a lot different in the military sector than it does for civilians.”
These demands can make it difficult to carve out time for self-care and hobbies, which are critical to stress management. When left unchecked, stress can cause short-term issues like...
Mental fitness is just as essential to combat readiness as physical strength. While all individuals face stress, military members often encounter unique challenges. Frequent relocations, extended hours, high-tempo operations, and deployments can intensify that burden.
JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. – When I signed up to become a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Volunteer Victim Advocate, I wasn’t sure what to expect. I only knew that I felt called to do something meaningful.
