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Military spouses learn valuable resiliency skills
Story and photos by Airman 1st Class MICHAEL BEYER
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
For the first time, spouses at D-M at- tended a specialized resiliency class that taught them skills to cope with a sometimes difficult military life.
The day-long course focused on a variety of resiliency exercises; including a workshop and group activities.
Military life can be difficult and present challenges to Airmen, such as tough work tempos and deployments, but resiliency training can help to provide tools that they can use to cope with the stress.
“What we need to sustain is an environ- ment when Airmen face challenges and adversities, they have the tools, skills, knowledge and leadership support to easily overcome them,” said Brig. Gen. Michael Martin, director of Air Force resilience.
But military spouses face a different set of challenges, so a particular resiliency course has been tailored to specifically fit their needs.
“We spent the last year putting together a special resiliency event that is geared to- ward teaching spouses to bounce back from the challenges and struggles they have,” said Christy George, resiliency facilitator.
After the class was completed, spouses had a stronger set of resiliency skills.
“We want to make sure families and spouses are thriving just as well as our Airmen, because it is truly one team, one fight,” Martin said.
Military spouses attend a resiliency class Sept. 7 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.
The resiliency class focused on providing tools to spouses to help deal with the
challenges of military life. Military spouses attend a resiliency class at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base.