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Human Performance Center helps airmen, families build healthier lifestyles
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by Senior Airman William Finn V
Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.
The Human Performance Center on base is a valuable resource for airmen and their families or retirees look- ing to improve their health and fitness through a focus on daily habits, nutrition and an overall understanding of your individual health.
The center gives participants the tools to build healthier lifestyles by promoting exercise, nutrition, sleep and behavior changes.
“Every month we offer courses and classes around exercise, nutrition, behavior and sleep changes, as well as a cooking class,” said Kasey Brixius, Human Per- formance Center health promotion and performance dietitian. “We also have the disease management nurses come in and teach classes on having a healthy heart.”
In addition to classes, the Human Performance Center provides individual testing to help participants better understand their personal fitness and health.
“The classes are a large part of what we do, but if an individual has specific goals and wants to get more information on themselves and what their body needs, we offer individual testing as well,” said Brixius. “We have our InBody body composition scales that show how much muscle versus fat you have, metabolic rate testing where you can figure out how much calories you need at absolute rest, and VO2 max testing to help
Air Force photographS by Senior Airman William Finn V
Kasey Brixius, Human Performance Center health promotion and performance dietitian, sets up a VO2 max testing mask on an Airman at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2025. The HPC offers assessments including VO2 max testing, body composition testing and metabolic rate testing.
individuals get a better understanding of their peak levels and overall fitness.”
Through education and testing, the Human Perfor- mance Center helps the DM community build stronger, healthier Airmen and families.
“That’s what we’re here for, to provide the resources to
help people live healthier lives,” said Brixius. “Whether it’s diet related, fitness related or through nicotine cessa- tion and good quality sleep, we help people look at their health from a variety of aspects to live healthier lives.”
For information on the HPC call 520-228-2294 or visit https://dmhealthpromotion.com/.
Kasey Brixius, Human Performance Center health promotion and performance dietitian, shares metabolic rate test results with an Airman at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 14, 2025. The HPC provides individual testing to help participants better understand their personal fitness and health.
355th Civil Engineer Fire & Emergency Services celebrate 100 years of service
Air Force photographs by Airman 1st Class Samangtha Melecio
Todd Canale, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron installation fire chief, delivers a speech thanking attendees and reflecting on the department’s 100-year history during an open house ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2025. The event honored the department’s rich history while reconnecting generations of firefighters who helped shape its success.
The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department displays their awards in recognition of their 100th anniversary during an open house ceremony held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2025. The event highlighted the department’s century of service, honoring its legacy through shared stories, a commander’s address and a ceremonial cake cutting.
Lt. Col. Sarah Bodenheimer, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, delivers opening remarks during the 355th CES Fire Department’s 100th anniversary open house held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2025. The anniversary served as a reminder of the department’s vital role in ensuring safety and mission success.
LEFT: A 355th Civil Engineer Squadron fire truck is displayed at the 355th CES Fire Department’s 100th anniversary during an open house ceremony at Davis- Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2025. The fire department displayed mementos alongside the fire truck to commemorate 100 years of commitment to safety and excellence.
The Davis-Monthan Base Honor Guard departs after presenting colors at the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department’s 100th anniversary during an open house held at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Oct. 10, 2025. The open house celebrated a century of progress and tradition as retirees returned to share their experiences and connect with today’s Airmen.