Strong B.A.N.D.S. 2017

Army installations world-wide are banding together for the 7th annual Strong B.A.N.D.S. campaign in recognition of "National Physical Fitness and Sports Month" during the month of May. The Army "Strong B.A.N.D.S." campaign will run through May 31, on sixty-one locations Army-wide. Strong B.A.N.D.S. promotes physical fitness, nutrition, optimal health, and resilience by focusing on Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination, and Strength -- forming the acronym B.A.N.D.S. "It's all about enhancing community resiliency," said Darrell Manuel, Army Sports director and program manager for Strong B.A.N.D.S. "One of our campaign goals is to bring awareness to the number of fitness and health opportunities available to Soldiers and families."

Strong B.A.N.D.S. is a campaign of the U.S. Army Installation Management Command Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation directorate, and is designed to energize and inspire community members to live a healthy lifestyle. Each participating garrison selects a minimum of five fitness and health-related events to implement throughout the month. Participants will be given Strong B.A.N.D.S. wristbands that symbolize the community's commitment to a healthier lifestyle.  We want to inspire our Soldiers and families to make nutrition and physical fitness a priority."

USAG Stuttgart featured wellness events:

May 2, 4, 9, 11 (10-11:45 a.m.) "Ladies only - Get Golf Ready" at the Stuttgart Golf Course.

May 15-19 Bike to Work Week at Patch and Kelley Barracks.

May 20 (10 a.m.) The Cobblestone Classic 5 Mile Race at Husky Field, Patch Barracks.

May 26 - 28 ODR/BOSS Life Skills program-White Water Rafting & Canyoning in Oetz, Austria.

May 25 (5:30-7:30 pm.)  EFMP Free Family Bowling Night at the Galaxy Bowling Center.