Putting the ‘why’ in healthy
Story by Senior Airman Denise Jenson 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs Each Airman is responsible for maintaining a healthy lifestyle in order to stay fit to fight; however, developing a routine workout schedule and eating right can be difficult. This is where Geri Seal, the health promotion program manager assigned to the 28th Medical Operations Squadron, comes in. “Air Force Health Promotion is the art and science of making healthy behavior the obvious choice through education, the available choice through policy, and the popular choice through marketing and community engagement,” Seal said. “I utilize this mission statement in the areas of nutrition, fitness, sleep, tobacco and community involvement.” Seal said her work typically includes a general health briefing with new Airmen going through the First Term Airmen Center, Right Start, noncommissioned and senior noncommissioned officer professional enhancement courses and more specific briefs that a squadron can request. Sh...