Wingman day helps improve wellbeing Published April 5, 2012 By Tech. Sgt. Doug Hays 434th ARW/Public Affairs GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. -- Grissom Airmen were able to sharpen their resolve and improve their resiliency during a Wingman Day held last month. Alison Duncan, 434th Air Refueling Wing social worker, said the training provided Airmen with not just the tools to take care of themselves, but also those useful in helping others. To highlight the importance of this training, wing leadership had Airmen across the base stand down and participate in three-hour training sessions led by Airmen from each squadron. During these sessions Airmen learned how to deal with stress and how to recognize someone who's reaching their stress limit with training focused on the four quadrants of wellness, which include physical, social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Facilitators across base also stressed the importance of preventing mishaps and having good situational awareness. The training culminated with a team building scenarios and discussions aimed to help members focus on communication and connecting with others. The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in theAir Force Reserve Command. Stay connected, visit Grissom on Facebook and Twitter.
