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        Policy UpdatesNewsroomReoptimizationBIOGRAPHIESAF Senior Leaders      Keeping civilians in fighting shapePublished July 27, 2022
                    
                    By Michele Donaldson
                    
                    
                    Air Force Materiel Command
            **WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS)  --**“Excellence in all we do” is an Air Force core value. Excellence can encompass a myriad of things including work ethic, training and education, and even maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s every Airman’s duty to be the best they can be.

Active-duty Airmen have long had fitness and weight standards to keep them combat ready. Though civilians don’t have the same requirements, sustaining a robust civilian force is critical since the most important Air Force asset is its people.

“Prioritizing the health of our civilian force is key to the success of the Air Force mission,” said **Lt. Gen. Carl E. Schaefer**, **Air Force Materiel Command** deputy commander.

That’s why the Civilian Health Promotion Services program, was established in 2006. Because of its huge civilian workforce, the program originated in AFMC, which is now the program administrator CONUS-wide.

The CHPS program began with on-site teams conducting health screenings and educational workshops. They work closely with other base entities including the fitness center, health promotions, Employee Assistance Program, and Military OneSource to reduce redundancy and best use resources. CHPS also serves as a communications platform, pointing users to support agencies when they are in need.

“The multi-faceted program has been so successful in AFMC that leadership has endorsed its expansion across CONUS,” said Katie Doyle, CHPS program manager.

The first pilot outside of AFMC was with **Air Mobility Command** in 2018, with onsite teams located at 13 installations. The most recent evolution, this past February, added 16 more on-site offices which are now operational.

The growth allows for virtual health and wellness benefits for installations with smaller populations of civilian employees, as well as periodic visits from a CHPS travel team to provide in-person services.

In between visits, some of the most popular “big buzz” topic courses, such as stress management and nutrition, have been recorded and are available on the **CHPS wellness portal**.

The portal, which also has a convenient mobile application, is a great asset for anyone who needs 24-hour advice. Users can take a health risk assessment and, since the app is location-based, can key in on a local calendar of events.

“Can’t sleep at 3 a.m.? Tune in to a recording on the portal with tips on getting some shuteye,” Doyle said.

The portal was upgraded the fall before the pandemic hit — just in time to provide the virtual help Airmen needed most. Some recent campaigns have included avoiding burnout, combating loneliness, weight loss, and fostering healthy relationships. The app also links to Apple Watch, Fitbit and other tracking wearables so that data can be added to the fitness mix.

“Our wellness web portal is a great asset,” Doyle said. “Folks can use tracking tools and participate in activities to help them facilitate a life-style behavior change.”

The CHPS program is predominately a civilian resource, but active-duty members can also use it. The team tries to identify at least one person in each unit to direct communications for further dissemination. Portal users get targeted messages on topics of interest.

“CHPS has proven to be a valuable asset for AFMC personnel and is now reaching civilian Airmen and Guardians across CONUS,” Schaefer said. “This physical health resource promotes a culture of health and shows a commitment to our workforce. It provides meaningful impact in their lives, both in and out of the workplace.”

Those interested in health and wellness services from CHPS can contact the program office at **CHPSsupport@us.af.mil**. Locate the app on the Apple App Store or Google Play and search for “Motivation Alliance.” Download the free app and enter USAFwellness.com as the platform.LR 



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