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Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity

You know exercise is good for you, but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life.

Want to feel better, have more energy and even add years to your life? Just exercise.

The health benefits of regular exercise and physical activity are hard to ignore. Everyone benefits from exercise, regardless of age, sex or physical ability.

Need more convincing to get moving? Check out these seven ways exercise can lead to a happier, healthier you.

Exercise can help prevent excess weight gain or help maintain weight loss. When you engage in physical activity, you burn calories. The more intense the activity, the more calories you burn.

Regular trips to the gym are great, but don't worry if you can't find a large chunk of time to exercise every day. Any amount of activity is better than none at all. To reap the benefits of exercise, just get more active throughout your day take the stairs instead of the elevator or rev up your household chores. Consistency is key.

Worried about heart disease? Hoping to prevent high blood pressure? No matter what your current weight is, being active boosts high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, the "good" cholesterol, and it decreases unhealthy triglycerides. This one-two punch keeps your blood flowing smoothly, which decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Regular exercise helps prevent or manage many health problems and concerns, including:

It can also help improve cognitive function and helps lower the risk of death from all causes.

Need an emotional lift? Or need to blow off some steam after a stressful day? A gym session or brisk walk can help. Physical activity stimulates various brain chemicals that may leave you feeling happier, more relaxed and less anxious.

You may also feel better about your appearance and yourself when you exercise regularly, which can boost your confidence and improve your self-esteem.

Winded by grocery shopping or household chores? Regular physical activity can improve your muscle strength and boost your endurance.

Exercise delivers oxygen and nutrients to your tissues and helps your cardiovascular system work more efficiently. And when your heart and lung health improve, you have more energy to tackle daily chores.

Struggling to snooze? Regular physical activity can help you fall asleep faster, get better sleep and deepen your sleep. Just don't exercise too close to bedtime, or you may be too energized to go to sleep.

Do you feel too tired or too out of shape to enjoy physical intimacy? Regular physical activity can improve energy levels and increase your confidence about your physical appearance, which may boost your sex life.

But there's even more to it than that. Regular physical activity may enhance arousal for women. And men who exercise regularly are less likely to have problems with erectile dysfunction than are men who don't exercise.

Exercise and physical activity can be enjoyable. They give you a chance to unwind, enjoy the outdoors or simply engage in activities that make you happy. Physical activity can also help you connect with family or friends in a fun social setting.

So take a dance class, hit the hiking trails or join a soccer team. Find a physical activity you enjoy, and just do it. Bored? Try something new, or do something with friends or family.

Exercise and physical activity are great ways to feel better, boost your health and have fun. For most healthy adults, the Department of Health and Human Services recommends:

Spread your activities throughout the week. If you want to lose weight, meet specific fitness goals or get even more benefits, you may need to ramp up your moderate aerobic activity to 300 minutes or more a week.

Remember to check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program, especially if you have any concerns about your fitness, haven't exercised for a long time, have chronic health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes or arthritis.

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Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activity - Mayo Clinic

What is Alt Text?

Alt text (alternative text), also known as "alt attributes", alt descriptions", or technically incorrectly as "alt tags, are used within an HTML code to describe the appearance and function of an image on a page.

1. Adding alternative text to photos is first and foremost a principle of web accessibility. Visually impaired users using screen readers will be read an alt attribute to better understand an on-page image.

2. Alt tags will be displayed in place of an image if an image file cannot be loaded.

3. Alt tags provide better image context/descriptions to search engine crawlers, helping them to index an image properly.

The highlighted text shows the alt text (alt attribute) of the image at left.

The best format for alt text is sufficiently descriptive but doesn't contain any spammy attempts at keyword stuffing. If you can close your eyes, have someone read the alt text to you, and imagine a reasonably accurate version of the image, you're on the right track.

Let's look at a few examples of alt text for this image of a delicious-looking stack of blueberry pancakes:

Okay:

This alt text is only "okay" because it's not very descriptive. Yes, this is an image of a stack of pancakes. But, there's more to be said about this image.

Good:

This alt text is a better alternative because it is far more descriptive of what's in the image. This isn't just a stack of "pancakes" (as the first alt text example demonstrated); it's a stack of blueberry pancakes with a dusting of powdered sugar!

Not recommended:

or

Neither of these examples are recommended.The first line of code actually doesn't contain any alt text at all (notice the quotes are empty), while the second example demonstrates keyword stuffing in alt text.

Alt text is a tenet of accessible web design. Its original (and still primary) purpose is to describe images to visitors who are unable to see them. This includes screen readers and browsers that block images, but it also includes users who are sight-impaired or otherwise unable to visually identify an image. Including alt text with your images ensures all users, regardless of visual ability, can appreciate the content on your site.

Using alt text on your images can make for a better user experience, but it may also help earn you both explicit and implicit SEO benefits. Along with implementing image title and file naming best practices, including alt text may also contribute to image SEO.

While search engine image recognition technology has vastly improved over the years, search crawlers still can't "see" the images on a website page like we can, so it's not wise to leave the interpretation solely in their hands. If they don't understand, or get it wrong, it's possible you could either rank for unintended keywords or miss out on ranking altogether.

Here's an example: Google might see the following image and be able to decipher that it's a man wearing a tie and glasses, sitting at a desk.

Jim Halpert from The Office (US version)

If you're trying to rank for "Jim Halpert's impersonation of Dwight Schrute," though, you'll need to lend the search engine a helping hand.

In that sense, alt text offers you another opportunity to include your target keyword. With on-page keyword usage still pulling weight as a search engine ranking factor, it's in your best interest to create alt text that both describes the image and, if possible, includes a keyword or keyword phrase you're targeting.

Describe the image as specifically as possible. Alt text is, first and foremost, designed to provide text explanations of images for users who are unable to see them. if an image truly doesn't convey any meaning/value and is just there for design purposes, it should live within the CSS, not HTML.

Keep it (relatively) short. The most popular screen readers cut off alt text at around 125 characters, so it's advisable to keep it to that character count or less.

Use your keywords Alt text provides you another opportunity to include your target keyword on a page, and thus another opportunity to signal to search engines that your page is highly relevant to a particular search query. While your first priority should be describing and providing context to the image, if it makes sense to do so, include your keyword in the alt text of at least one image on the page.

Avoid keyword stuffing. Google won't dock you points for poorly written alt text, but you'll be in trouble if you use your alt text as an opportunity to stuff as many relevant keywords as you can think of into it. Focus on writing descriptive alt text that provides context to the image and if possible, includes your target keyword, and leave it at that.

Don't use images as text. This is less of an alt text-specific best practice and more of a general SEO-friendly web development tenet. Because search engines can't read text within your images, you should avoid using images in place of words. If you must do so, explain what your photo says within your alt text.

Don't include "image of," "picture of," etc. in your alt text. It's already assumed your alt text is referring to an image, so there's no need to specify it.

Dont forget longdesc="". Explore using the longdesc="" tag for more complex images that require a longer description.

Dont neglect form buttons. If a form on your website uses an image as its submit button, give it an alt attribute. Image buttons should have an alt attribute that describes the function of the button like, "search", "apply now", sign up, etc.

Let's take a look at a couple examples of alt text in action:

Okay alt text:

Better alt text:

Best alt text:

Okay alt text:

Better alt text:

Best alt text:

Okay alt text:

Better alt text:

Best alt text:

The Page Optimization section of Moz Pro highlights pages that aren't living up to full search visibility potential (and includes things like whether a page is missing alt text). Try it >>

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Just weeks away from watching the great Beutler stock buck in Pretty Prairie!! July 17 - 20!! http://www.pprodeo.com

A beautiful baby Bucker...the future of B/S!

The Rodeo is only 30 days away!! Tickets go on sale June 29th! The Booster Club has been working hard on the 82th Edition of Kansas Largest Night Rodeo! We look forward to seeing you there!! http://www.pprodeo.com

Rodeo RunDown June 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/3121a88b20f7/rodeo-rundown-june-2019Tickets go on sale June 29th!Call 800-638-2702 or visit pprodeo.com

Wacey Munsell, making a little cowboys day!!

Mean mug Monday. Getting Cooper Jones ready for the mutton bustin in Gladewater, TX last Saturday night. #meanmugmonday Gladewater Round Up Rodeo | PRCA ProRodeo | American Hat Company | The Best Hat Store | Jones Protective Gear | DonJoy Performance

Beutler & Son Rodeo Co.

For 90 years our family had been providing stock for rodeos across the country! Check out our history on our newly redesigned website! https://www.beutlerandsonrodeo.com/about-us

Looking forward to having Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey at our rodeo!! http://www.pprodeo.com

Looking forward to having Evan return to our arena again this year!!

We are forever grateful for the men and women who have served and are serving our great country. May their courage and dedication be always appreciated and never forgotten.

Beutler & Son Rodeo Co.

Tomorrow we'll be inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame in Fort Worth!

Our new sign at K-14 and Pretty Prairie Rd. We love it! Thanks Lowen Corporation!

....and we in Pretty Prairie are glad!! Happy Mothers Day!!

Rodeo RunDown May '19 - http://eepurl.com/gqH3Cb

A little rain wont stop our volunteers from getting things ready for the rodeo!!

Come see us July 17 - 20!www.pprodeo.com

Always fun to watch one of our bullfighters work. Wacey Munsell doing what he does so well earlier this year!!

#tbt to the PRCA ProRodeo performances at this years 2019 National Western Stock Show.

American Hat Company | The Best Hat Store | Jones Protective Gear | DonJoy Performance

Looking for a fun place to have your company picnic or family reunion? Kansas Largest Night Rodeo provides great entertainment for all ages!! Contact 785-672-0476 for more details.

Looking for a fun place to have your company picnic or family reunion? Kansas Largest Night Rodeo provides great entertainment for all ages!! Contact 785-672-0476 for more details.

Pretty Prairie Rodeo's cover photo

Congratulations!

What a great day! We are happy to announce that Jiggs and Elra will be inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame this August along with 3x Bareback Horse of the Year Commotion!

Kansas Largest Night Rodeo has always featured great bucking stock. This bronc, Jesse James, blew so high out of the chutes that the committee in Pretty Prairie had to alter chute number one to accommodate his bucking style - which was straight up in the air as soon as the chute gate opened!! This photo of that great horse (owned by Hoss Inman) bucking in Missouri was shared by Bronc Riding Nation earlier this week.

Come see the great bucking stock of Beutler & Son Rodeo in Pretty Prairie, July 17 - 20. http://www.pprodeo.com

Pretty Prairie Rodeo

Pretty Prairie Rodeo

Pretty Prairie Rodeo

Looking forward to seeing everyone this July!! http://www.pprodeo.com

City of Pretty Prairie

Still looking for more vendors! Please contact the City Office at 620-459-6392 if you're interested- spaces are only $5.

hutchpost.comPRETTY PRAIRIE, Kan. The city of Pretty Prairie wants to start a farmers' market this summer, but it needs interested vendors. With enough participation, city officials think they could hold the market every Friday evening in June through October. Those interested in being a vendor are asked to ...

Calling all vendors! PPCA is looking for vendors for the Final Friday "Night on the Prairie" event scheduled for Friday, April 26th from 5pm - 9pm. Call the City Office at 620-459-6392 if you would like a space. Spaces cost $5/each.

Happy birthday, Jake!

We wish Jake a Happy 12th Birthday!!!

The top eight in the average will compete today for the Ram National Circuit Finals Championship! Along with hometown cowboy, Blaine Kaufman, youll see other contestants that have competed in Pretty Prairie! Congratulations, Blaine!

Just sent out emails about this years race! Correct info and all (eventually). Didnt get one? Let me know.

1 day less than 4 months from race day!

Sign up and join us!

Congratulations!

We are honored that on May 18th we'll be inducted into the Bull Riding Hall of Fame in Fort Worth, TX!

One of the many things that makes rodeo special is tradition. Our stock contractor, Beutler & Son Rodeo, is owned by Bennie and his son Rhett. Bennie is pictured below with his father, Jiggs, and his grandfather, Elra. The Beutlers rodeo company was founded in 1929.

Kansas Largest Night Rodeo is a tradition in Pretty Prairie. Come help us celebrate our 82nd anniversary, July 17 - 20!!

March Rodeo RunDown - https://mailchi.mp/8294426f0b5d/march-rodeo-rundown

Edit: Whoops! I used last years graphic for the newsletter. The 2019 rodeo dates are July 17-20. Sorry for the confusion!

Support our FFA Chapter!

Our labor auction is early this year!!! We are also selling some silent auction items. We have corn-hole boards, coat racks, firewood bocks, and a end table. Come check us out!!!

Mark your calendar! Support scholarships for PPHS seniors!

Go Dawgs!

Sub-State finals for our Lady Bulldogs!!!

The PRCA has a new logo that displays the key elements of the ProRodeo Brand.

1. The American Flag helps us capture the sense of patriotism and pride. We strive to show respect and honor to our Nations Flag. 2. Belt Buckle Gold - representing the professionalism of rodeo and the championship buckle that all cowboys aspire to win. 3. The Bronc - representing the sport of rodeo and the culture of the west. 4. The Midnight Sky - a testament to the endless nights and commitment that go into being a ProRodeo Cowboy.

We're proud to be a PRCA rodeo!

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Lady Bulldogs for the win!!!! 53-43

Were proud to be a Beutler & Son Rodeo!! We congratulate them on their 90th Anniversary!!

Good luck!

The Lady Bulldogs play Ingalls on Thursday, 2/28 at 6:00pm at Dodge City Community College in the first round of sub-state. Good luck, Ladies! #GODAWGS!

Catch both of the championship games from Little River live on Kansas Rocks 100.3 KNZS, the Ad Astra Radio App to listen on your smart phone or tablet or go to http://www.adastraradio.com to listen on your desktop.

[02/23/19] The girls Regional basketball game for Saturday has been postponed till Sunday at 3:00 in Little River. Please stay safe.

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How fit are you? See how you measure up

Ready to start a fitness program? Measure your fitness level with a few simple tests. Then use the results to set fitness goals and track your progress.

You probably have some idea of how fit you are. But knowing the specifics can help you set realistic fitness goals, monitor your progress and maintain your motivation. Once you know your starting point, you can plan where you want to go. Get started with the simple assessment below.

Generally, fitness is assessed in four key areas: aerobic fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition. To do your assessment, you'll need:

You'll also need a pencil or pen and paper to record your scores as you complete each part of the assessment. You can record your scores in a notebook or journal, or save them in a spreadsheet or another electronic format.

Your heart rate at rest is a measure of heart health and fitness. For most adults, a healthy heart rate is 60 to 100 beats a minute.

To check your pulse over your carotid artery, place your index and middle fingers on your neck to the side of your windpipe. To check your pulse at your wrist, place two fingers between the bone and the tendon over your radial artery, located on the palm side of your wrist below the thumb.

When you feel your pulse, look at your watch and count the number of beats in 10 seconds. Multiply this number by 6 to get your heart rate per minute. Let's say you count 15 beats in 10 seconds. Multiply 15 by 6 for a total of 90 beats a minute.

The target heart rate zone is an increase in your heart rate 50 to 75 percent of the maximum heart rate for your age great enough to give your heart and lungs a good workout.

You can use the target heart rate zone as a guide for making sure your exercise is intense enough. If you are not reaching your target zone, you may need to increase the intensity. If you are achieving a target rate in the lower end of the target rate zone, you can set goals for gradually increasing your target.

If you already exercise regularly, you can stop to check your heart rate periodically during an aerobic workout. If you do not exercise regularly, you can do a simple test by checking your heart rate after a brisk 10-minute walk.

Another strategy to assess your aerobic fitness is to time yourself on a 1.5-mile (2.4-kilometer) run or jog. The following times are generally considered indicators of a good fitness level based on age and sex. A lower time generally indicates better aerobic fitness, and a higher time suggests a need for improvement.

Pushups can help you measure muscular strength and endurance. If you're just starting a fitness program, do modified pushups on your knees. If you're generally fit, do classic pushups. For both types:

The following counts are generally considered indicators of a good fitness level based on age and sex. If your pushup count is below the target number, the target can serve as a goal to work toward. Counts above the targets indicate better fitness.

The situp test measures the strength and endurance of your abdominal muscles. Here's how to do the test:

The following counts can generally be considered indicators of a good fitness level based on age and sex. If your situp count is below the target number, the target can serve as a goal to work toward. Counts above the targets can indicate better fitness.

The sit-and-reach test is a simple way to measure the flexibility of the back of your legs, hips and lower back. Here's how:

The following measurements can generally be considered indicators of good flexibility based on age and sex. If your outcome is below the target number, the target can indicate a goal to work toward. Measurements above the targets can indicate better flexibility.

If the circumference of your waist is greater than your hips you carry more weight above the hips you have an increased risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. The risk is even greater for women if waist circumference is 35 inches (89 centimeters) or more and for men if waist circumference is 40 inches (102 centimeters) or more.

With a cloth measuring tape, measure your waist circumference just above the hipbones.

Your body mass index (BMI) is a calculation that indicates whether you have a healthy amount of body fat. You can determine your BMI with a BMI table or online calculator.

If you'd rather do the math yourself, divide your weight in pounds by your height in inches squared and multiply by 703. Or divide your weight in kilograms by your height in meters squared. (To determine your height in meters, divide your height in centimeters by 100).

The following BMI results demonstrate whether you are at a healthy weight.

The results of your fitness assessment can help you set goals for staying active and improving fitness outcomes. The Department of Health and Human Services recommends one of the following activity levels for adult fitness and health benefits:

Moderate aerobic activity includes:

Vigorous aerobic activity includes:

Muscle-strengthening exercises include:

Keep track of your progress in improving your fitness. Take the same measurements about six weeks after you begin an exercise program and periodically afterward.

Each time you repeat your assessment, celebrate your progress and adjust your fitness goals accordingly. Share your results with your doctor or personal trainer for additional guidance.

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How fit are you? See how you measure up - Mayo Clinic

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The mission of ACS is to facilitate the commander's ability to provide comprehensive, standardized, coordinated and responsive services that support Soldiers, Department of the Army civilians, and Families regardless of geographical location and to maximize technology and resources, eliminate duplication in service delivery and measure service effectiveness.

A comprehensive resource file provides information on both military and civilian agencies to Soldiers, family members and DA civilians. Trained personnel will assist clients to find the appropriate and available resources.

Where available, this program offers a special Host Nation Services which includes un-certified translations of host nation language correspondence and bills.

Welcome to Relocation Readiness! Moving is a part of life for Soldiers, Government Civilians and their Families. The Army Community Service Relocation Readiness Program provides assistance to the Total Army Family. We are dedicated to ensuring our clients are capable of surviving and thriving through the PCS and ETS processes. We have developed this program to assist you in finding information and resources to make you more resilient and agile as you navigate your next move.

Your first stop once you are notified of a pending PCS or ETS move should be your local ACS (Family Center) where you can meet with a Relocation Readiness Program Manager who will serve as a subject matter expert in assisting you through the process.

Lending Closet

When relocating to a new installation, you can borrow basic household goods from your ACS Lending Closet. Keep in mind that item availability varies from garrison to garrison. Some of the items you may find at your location are:

*Items vary based on installation availability

Adjusting to My New Country*

Host Nation Orientation, where applicable, offers all in-processing personnel and their Families orientation on the local culture, language, transportation and tourism offerings.

ESL materials are available at Army Libraries around Europe. A catalog of all books, audiotapes, and videos can be found here. For additional ESL assistance please contact your ACS.

*If applicable.

Sponsorship Program

This Sponsorship Program is designed to help service members, civilian employees and family members plan their move from a duty station somewhere else in the world to their new duty station in Europe. Below are several links that can assist you during each step of your move.

Pre-Arrival:Planning your move after reciept of your assignment/orders

Post-Arrival:Must-know & nice-to-know information after you get to your new duty station

For more information on the above services and programs please feel free to give us a call!

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The Mobilization, Deployment, and Support Stability Operations (MDSSO) helps support community readiness during deployments and emergencies. We help make sure installation programs align with unit deployment cycles, provide pre- and post-deployment support, and help unit Commanders with their Family Readiness plans and deployment support services for Service Members and their Families. Were responsible for operating an Emergency Family Assistance Center in the case of an all-hazards event, and supporting Service Members and Families during Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations (NEO) and Repatriation. We also act as a case manager for all requests for assistance through the Army Disaster Personnel Accountability and Assessment System (ADPAAS).

Some of our resources include:

For more information on Mobilization, Deployment, and Support Stability Operations support in your community, contact your local Army Community Service office and ask for the Mobilization and Deployment program manager or specialist.

Other helpful links:

For more information and assistance, please contact the program manager at your garrison location.

Army Family Team Building (AFTB)

AFTBis a series of training modules taught through your local Army Community Service or Family Programs office that cover topics such as basic information about the Army, personal growth skills and leadership skills. AFTB improves personal and Family preparedness which enhances overall Army readiness and helps Americas Army adapt to a changing world.

AFTB helps you to not just cope with, but enjoy the military lifestyle. Many of the courses can be applied toward resume and career building, self-development and leadership skills. AFTB provides the knowledge and self-confidence to take responsibility for yourself and your Family. The training is available to Soldiers, Family members of all Soldiers, Department of Defense civilians and volunteers.

My Army OneSource: Army Family Team Building

Contact your AFTB Program Manager more information!

Army Family Action Plan (AFAP)

In addition to learning through the AFTB program, the Army Family Action Planis your platform to voice your quality-of-life issues, ideas, or suggestions and contribute to help better your community. Its the best way to let Army leadership know about what works, what doesnt, and how you think problems can be resolved. We give Active and Reserve Component Soldiers, Army Civilians, Retirees, Survivors, and Family members a primary tool to help identify issues and concerns and shape your standards of living.

You can submit issues at your garrisons Army Community Service office or to a unit Family Programs liaison. Army OneSource also facilitates AFAP issues online and makes sure your concerns get the attention they deserve. The information you submit gives Army leadership insight and helps foster a satisfied, informed, and resilient Army Community.

AFAP makes a meaningful difference. Since AFAP was created in 1983, 698 issues have been submitted, resulting in 128 legislative changes, 186 Department of Defense or Army policy changes, and 210 improved programs or services.

Heres a sample of AFAP results:

To submit an issue or suggestion, go to your local Army Community Service office or Army OneSource.

The Financial Readiness Program is your resource for information on money matters. We can help you better understand financial topics like:

ACS also has Financial Counselors available for advice, guidance, and support.In times of emotional distress, figuring out what to do about finances can create a heavy burden. Survivor Outreach Services Financial Counselors provide professional financial information and services in areas such as investing, estate planning, tax issues and basic budgeting. Our Financial Counselors will be there when you need them, for as long as you need them. They are committed to assisting you in creating your financial security and ensuring you receives the necessary information to make sound financial decisions.

We can also help you learn about other financial services, including:

For more information about how the Financial Readiness Program can help you, contact your nearest Army Community Service Center.

Other helpful financial readiness links include:

Pre-screening and counseling for Soldiers who qualify for the FSSA entitlement. FSSA is an entitlement authorized by Congress in 2001 and created to supplement the Soldier's Basic Allowance for Subsistence (BAS). This entitlement will not exceed $1100 per month. The application for FSSA is web-based and can be found at: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/fssa/.

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization established to assist Soldiers and their Family members in emergency financial situations due to no fault of their own. Financial assistance is given in the form of an interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two. Loans are repaid by an allotment.

To apply for AER assistance, the Soldier should be seen by the Unit Commander/1SG for interview/counseling to determine if the situation can be resolved through the chain-of-command or some other source. After determining that the Soldier has a valid emergency, the unit commander would then authorize the individual to seek AER assistance. Soldiers should create an online account with AER to apply for assistance.

Services & Assistance

Army Emergency Relief (AER) is a private, non-profit organization established to assist Soldiers and their Family members in emergency financial situations due to no fault of their own. Financial assistance is given in the form of an interest-free loan, grant, or combination of the two. Loans are repaid by an allotment.

To apply for AER assistance, the Soldier should be seen by the Unit Commander/1SG for interview/counseling to determine if the situation can be resolved through the chain-of-command or some other source. After determining that the Soldier has a valid emergency, the unit commander would then authorize the individual to seek AER assistance.

AER is a private nonprofit organization that provides emergency financial assistance to Soldiers and their Families. AER helps with emergency financial needs:

AER partners with other military aid societies to enable local assistance for service members from the Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. AER also provides scholarships toward education. AER gives spouses and dependent children of Army Soldiers great opportunities for their first undergraduate degree (some scholarships can reach $4,000 annually)! Application information can be found online atwww.aerhq.org. Contact the Army Emergency Relief Program Manager.

AERs Education Program is a secondary mission to help Army Families with the costs of education. The three separate scholarship programs are:

Stateside Spouse Education Assistance Program

Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children.

Overseas Spouse Education Assistance Program

Major General James Ursano Scholarship Fund for Dependent Children

The children of Grey Area Reservists/National Guard are eligible as well.

Scholarship awards will be awarded up to half the cost of tuition. Scholarship awards are based on financial need, as evidenced by income, assets, Family size, and special circumstances.

Applications and instructions are available for all the scholarships on the AER website atwww.aerhq.org

Resources & Forms

AER Budget Sheet

AER Form 600 Commanders Referral

AER Form 700 Application

TheEmployment Readiness Programprovides information and referral services on employment, education, training, transition, and volunteer opportunities to give Family members the competitive edge needed to secure meaningful employment. ERPoffers up-to-date information on available employment opportunities, market and job trends, education, and volunteer resources to help individuals make informed decisions when seeking employment. Services offered by the ERP include classes and seminars related to employment:

TheArmy Volunteer Corpsplays a crucial role in community involvement and development. Volunteers make a meaningful difference in the lives of Soldiers and their Families every day. Army Volunteer Corpsis designed to help you find local volunteering opportunities with organizations that benefit the Army community and allows you to obtain ongoing training and advancement.

The AVC has redefined volunteering within the Army. We embrace existing volunteer programs, unite all volunteers who support Soldiers and Families, including the Active Force, National Guard and Army Reserve, and formalize the Armys commitment to volunteerism.

No matter where people volunteer in the Army community, they usually want to contribute to Soldiers and their Family members. We recognize this common goal and want to help you find the right opportunity for you.

Volunteering helps your community and helps you as well. When you participate with AVC, youll:

For more information regarding employment, volunteering, or training opportunities please contact your ACS location!

The FAP-Eoutreach and prevention program is designed to strengthen and improve the quality of life for our military Families by increasing self-sufficiency, resiliency and community cohesion for active duty, Family members, civilians and retirees. Together with garrison and host nation agencies, FAP-E provides a multitude of programs and services designed to build individual and Family strengths as well as advocate for non-violent communities. The goals of the FAP-E are:

- Leverage individual and Family strengths

- Overcome behaviors that may contribute to Family maltreatment

- Value Family member differences

- Enhance behaviors that foster healthy military lifestyles

FAP-E professionals strive to create command and community awareness of the unique challenges associated with living in Europe, provide information on existing services to eliminate child abuse and domestic violence, and to develop specific educational programs at no cost to active duty. Our services include seminars, workshops, and individualized intervention.

FAP-E is dedicated to helping Soldiers and Families address the unique challenges of military life, living overseas and understanding how unmanaged stress can lead to child abuse and domestic violence. Services focus on prevention, education, prompt reporting, investigation, intervention, and treatment. If you need help, please call your garrisons Family Advocacy Program for more information.

The Domestic Abuse Victim Advocate (DAVA) provides comprehensive support services to adult victims of domestic abuse including: crisis intervention, safety planning, help obtaining medical treatment for injuries, information on legal rights and proceedings, referral to military and civilian shelters, and other resources.

DAVAs provide information so clients can make informed choices in reporting an assault and how they choose to proceed. DAVAs are available to accompany adult clients to medical visits, court proceedings, and other appointments as requested. DAVAs provide services 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week. Victims are not alone, help and support are available.

The New Parent Support Program is a voluntary program that assists military Families who are pregnant or have children birth through age three years understand the process of delivering a baby overseas and adapt to parenthood in healthy and resilient ways.

The primary focus of NPSP is providing individualized home visitation services in the parent and childs natural learning environment however services can occur in an office, hospital or community setting. Classes and groups are available which provide information on pregnancy, nutrition, parenting newborns and toddlers, problem solving and coping, discipline issues, social isolation, and military stressors. Services are available outside normal duties hours so working parents can participate.

Each NPSP Home Visitor has a Masters degree in Social Work or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and is Licensed to practice Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, or Nursing in a US state.

For assistance or information on any of these Family Advocacy Program Europe services, call your garrison Army Community Service (ACS) Family Advocacy Program. You can also callMilitary OneSourcefor more information and referrals. Call collect with operator assistance OCONUS: 484-530-5908.

Provides awareness and prevention, training and education, victim advocacy, response, reporting and follow-up for sexual harassment/assault issues. Army policy promotes sensitive care, advocacy, treatment, reporting options for victims of sexual harassment/assault and accountability for those who commit these crimes.

Sexual Harassment Complaints

One-third of sexual assault cases begin as incidents of sexual harassment. As a military community, it is important to address sexual harassment complaints immediately when they occur. The SHARP office will assist in finding the appropriate method for addressing the situation. For military personnel and their family members, the SHARP office can assist in the following areas:

Sexual Assault

SHARP office provides advocacy services to victims of sexual assault who are in the military and their immediate family members who are over the age of 18. Victim advocates are certified by the Department of Defense through the National Organization Victim Assistance (NOVA) in Alexandria, VA every two years. Installation SHARP victim advocates (VAs) are well trained and highly educated in the social services field. Advocates can provide sexual assault victims assistance in the following areas:

For further assistance and information on the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response & Prevention (SHARP) program call DOD Safe Helpline-Sexual Assault Sexual Assault Support for the DOD Community 1-877-995-5247 Live 1-on-1 help. Confidential. Worldwide 24/7. http://www.safehelpline.org

Military Families with a special needs Family member, also known as an Exceptional Family Member (EFM), often require additional help in meeting the EFMs needs. The Army designed the EFMP to be a comprehensive, coordinated, multi-agency program that provides community support, housing, medical, educational, and personnel services to military Families with an EFM.

The Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) is a mandatory enrollment program that works with other military and civilian agencies to provide comprehensive and coordinated community support, housing, educational, medical, and personnel services to Families with special needs. Soldiers on active duty enroll in the program when they have a Family member with a physical, emotional, developmental, or intellectual disorder requiring specialized services so their needs can be considered in the military personnel assignment process.

Family members must be screened and enrolled, if eligible, when the Soldier is on assignment instructions to an OCONUS area for which command sponsorship/Family member travel is authorized, and the Soldier elects to serve the accompanied tour. This screening consists of medical records review for all Family members, and developmental screening for all children 72 months of age and younger.

Soldiers are responsible for keeping their EFMP enrollment current as exceptional Family member (EFM) conditions change or at least every three years, whichever comes first.

Use these resources, tools, and articles to learn more about EFMP and the families it serves.

The Special Needs Accommodation Process or now known as the Multi-disciplinary Inclusion Action Team (SNAP/MIAT) is a team established to ensure the most appropriate placement of children with special needs. The team meets to review any new applications for Child, Youth and School Services (CYSS) programs that indicate any possible special needs, review the needs of children already placed in the CYSS program and determine if those needs can be met. Military Members are mandated to enroll in EFMP for most of these conditions and if they are not enrolled, the EFMP Manager will contact the Service Member and suggest that an enrollment screening into EFMP be initiated.

So what is considered a special need?

Basically anything that would requires special attention from a caretaker. It can be illnesses and conditions such as allergies, asthma, attention deficit disorder/attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, diabetes, autism, epilepsy, downs syndrome, seizure disorder as well as physical challenges, learning disability, sensory impairment (hearing/vision), developmental delays, speech/language impairment, food allergies/intolerances and many more.

The team is comprised of the Exceptional Family Member Program Manager, the Army Public Health Nurse, CYSS Coordinator/CYSS Program Directors, Parent Outreach Coordinator and the Parents/Sponsors/Caregivers. Other appropriate Experts may be able to attend as augmenters if needed/requested. At the meeting the childs needs are discussed to see if accommodations are necessary and if there are any activity restrictions. Also addressed at the meeting will be the expectations of the service to be provided by the CYSS staff, as well as educational and developmental intervention program information regarding developmental evaluations, and programs and services offered by CYSS.

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Fitness

If youre not into regular exercise, putting together an exercise plan can be a bummer.

But remember, along with your diet and medications, regular physical activity is an important part of managing diabetes or dealing with prediabetes. Because when youre active, your cells become more sensitive to insulin so it works more effectively. And you just feel better. And look better.

So, however you want to do ittaking regular walks around the block, going for a run, or signing up for a marathongetting started is the most important part.

It doesnt matter where you arephysically. If youve never set foot in a gym, thats okayas long as you start doing something now. If you havent been very active or are worried about your health, its important to consult your doctor and start slowly.

Light walking is a great place to startand a great habit to incorporate into your life. Walk with a loved one or just by yourself while listening to an audio book. Set goals every day and meet them and youll start feeling like youre back in control of your life.

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Ich zeige Euch im Video (so majesttisch wie nur mglich ), wie man eine saubere Kniebeuge mit der Langhantel macht. Tipp: Schaut das Video bis zum Ende 😉 Mit der Langhantel-Kniebeuge trainiert Ihr nicht nur die gesamte Beinmuskulatur und sorgt fr ein wohlgeformtes Hinterteil, sondern auch Bauchmuskeln, Rckenstrecker und Schultergrtel sind als Stabilisationsmuskeln gefordert.

Und so geht's: Positioniert Euch unterhalb der Hantelstange und umgreift sie etwas breiter als schulterbreit. Die Hantelstange sollte auf Eurer Schultermuskulatur aufliegen. Der Stand ist hftbreit, die Fe sind leicht nach auen gespreizt, der Blick nach vorne gerichtet. Bewegt nun Euer Ges nach unten, bis Ihr mit den Knien einen 90 Grad Winkel bildet. Wichtig: Rcken gerade! Die Knie sollten noch leicht hinter den Fuspitzen sein. Am tiefsten Punkt das Gewicht kurz halten, dann wieder in die Streckung gehen.

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