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  • Airman 1st Class Matthew Blasberg, 47th Healthcare Operations Squadron referral management and patient travel technician, walks down from his dorm room with a container of cooking supplies, May 5, 2020 at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. For Blasberg, the trouble of cooking five or so meals at a time is well-worth the effort because of the time it saves him time in the long run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Anne McCready)

    Laughlin Airman makes a lifestyle of healthy eating

    Growing up, Airman 1st Class Matthew Blasberg worked out but was never what you’d call ‘fit’. His senior photos showed a round-faced boy who could have passed for a 12-year-old and he felt his confidence drain. Blasberg, fresh out of high school, moved away from home to take college classes. With the influence of his older sister, he began to dabble in healthy eating to reach a higher level of fitness. Not long after, he made the life-changing decision to join the U.S. Air Force.
  • Organizers, mentors and supporters for the 47th Medical Operations Squadron’s family advocacy program gather at the Losano Fitness Center at Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas, Jan. 10, 2017. The family advocacy program offers courses designed to manage any types of stress, to channeling emotions of anger into happiness, or to help expecting or current parents gather more ideas to further ensure their children’s success, the classes are designed to help make life both easier and more fruitful.

    Family advocacy – empowering Laughlin Airmen

    For many Airmen, the struggle of balancing long hours on duty while maintaining a healthy family or social life may prove challenging. Recognizing life situations in the professional and personal environments, the 47th Medical Operations Squadron has organized several classes under the family advocacy program.
  • The month of March not only celebrates the beginning of spring but is also a month to remind the public about the importance of nutrition. The National Nutrition Month campaign – created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - educates people on making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Ariel D. Partlow)

    A 'small bite' into National Nutrition Month

    The 47th Medical Group brings awareness to National Nutrition Month in March to help promote a healthier lifestyle for military members and their families.
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