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Sabers throw RUFIT summer information fair

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Dan Murray, 52nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron commander and 52nd Fighter Wing public health emergency officer, rides a stationary bicycle at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center during the “RUFit for Summer” event on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2015. Murray promotes cycling as a healthy physical activity during the summer months. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

Sabers throw RUFIT summer information fair

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Greer Stevenson, 52nd Fighter Wing motorcycle safety program manager, tests the safety driving simulator at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center during the “RUFit for Summer” event on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2015. The simulator can alter the conditions such as weather, terrain and time of day and mimics the difficulties of driving while intoxicated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

Sabers throw RUFIT summer information fair

A table displays alcohol information at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center during the “RUFit for Summer” event on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2015. The event’s goal was to raise awareness on the benefits of physical activity, healthy nutrition, summer safety and the danger of alcohol abuse. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

Sabers throw RUFIT summer information fair

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joe McFadden, a 52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs photojournalist, left, and ZP5 Sebastian Berthaut, a 52nd Security Forces Squadron security police member, demonstrate a DUI checkpoint at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center during the “RUFit for Summer” event on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2015. McFadden wore Drunk Busters, goggles that impair vision and coordination, during the fake arrest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Luke Kitterman/Released)

Sabers throw RUFit summer information fair

Published May 11, 2015
By Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- An 'RUFit for summer' information fair took place at the Skelton Memorial Fitness Center at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, May 8, 2015.

'RUFit' officially rolled out Oct. 1, 2014, across bases in U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa to focus Airmen on a culture of balanced, holistic health.

Being mentally, physically, socially and spiritually fit may help Airmen, civilians and their families cope with the strain of daily life and recover when challenges are overwhelming. The program Comprehensive Airmen Fitness - another name for RUFit - was created to do just that.

"We're here as a base-wide effort to show Airmen different type of activities as we kick off the summertime," said U.S. Air Force Capt. David Tubman, 52nd Medical Operations Squadron clinical psychologist. "It's a period where people are at higher risks of making mistakes and getting hurt as we all get outside and get active."

Some of the activities featured at the event included a running clinic, massage therapy, alcohol-abuse prevention and nutritional information.

"Watching the police perform their simulated DUI checkpoint was really cool, and we just watched the fire department extricate a dummy from a vehicle, which was awesome and informative," Tubman said. "If you look around the room at all the different agencies that are represented here, this isn't just the medical group, safety or security forces, its everybody together looking at this as something we all join forces in to have a positive impact."

The event was open to all base Airmen, family members and civilians and was declared an alternate-duty location to promote max participation.

"A lot of the things are from all over the base," said U.S. Air Force Col. Lars Hubert, 52nd Fighter Wing vice commander. "It [the RUFit for summer information fair] will give our Airmen the tools and disciplines they need to help make our lives a little better."

Hubert thanked the organizers of the event and highlighted the importance of the information they are bestowing upon 52nd Fighter Wing Airmen.