Tech. Sgt. Autumn Bradford, 36th Medical Operations Squadron Health and wellness center non commissioned officer in charge, showed attendants how to use a body mass index and body fat calculator May 1. The Coral Reef Fitness Center provided a health fair for active duty members and their dependants at the fitness center. The array of booths set up varied from the family advocacy program, education, healthy eating, immunizations and massage therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Airman and dependants attend the health and wellness fair held at the Coral Reef Fitness center May 1. The Coral Reef Fitness Center provided a health and wellness fair for active duty members and their dependants at the fitness center. The array of booths set up varied from the family advocacy program, education, healthy eating, immunizations and massage therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Airman and dependants attend the health and wellness fair held at the Coral Reef Fitness center May 1. The Coral Reef Fitness Center provided a health and wellness fair for active duty members and their dependants at the fitness center. The array of booths set up varied from the family advocacy program, education, healthy eating, immunizations and massage therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Benji Montelya, Fitness center masseuse, massages a patron of the Health and wellness fair May 1. The Coral Reef Fitness Center provided a health and wellness fair for active duty members and their dependants at the fitness center. The array of booths set up varied from the family advocacy program, education, healthy eating, immunizations and massage therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Airman and dependants attend the health and wellness fair held at the Coral Reef Fitness center May 1. The Coral Reef Fitness Center provided a health and wellness fair for active duty members and their dependants at the fitness center. The array of booths set up varied from the family advocacy program, education, healthy eating, immunizations and massage therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexandre Montes)

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Health and Fitness Fair

Published May 3, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Mariah Haddenham
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam -- Health advice was in abundance from multiple vendors at the Health and Fitness Fair at Andersen AFB May 1.

The Health and Fitness Fair, held at the Coral Reef Fitness Center, was organized as a way for servicemembers and dependents to gain advice from local experts on health and wellness.

"The goal was to provide customers with health, fitness, education and other activities to improve their health and wellness," said Tech. Sgt. Lilliana Harris, 36th Force Support squadron Aerobics Coordinator.

The Health and Fitness Fair hosted vendors from local fitness centers, colleges, family advocacy programs as well as several wellness professionals.

"The fair had a great response," said Sergeant Harris. "Thanks to the turnout of the vendors, the customers left the facility satisfied with new-found information."

"Having information at the customer's fingertips made the whole experience so convenient for them," said Staff Sergeant Kirsten Roberts, 36 FSS fitness specialist.

Each booth provided brochures, videos, books, water bottles and free samples, giving customers some knowledge and souvenirs. "We had nothing but good feedback from customers," continued Sergeant Harris. "The on and off base agencies that volunteered their time and efforts were great."

The Health and Fitness Fair is held annually to help educate servicemembers on nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

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