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DAVENPORT, IOWA (April 5, 2023) St Ambrose University (SAU) is one of only 149 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Faculty and staff health-coaching programs, walking groups, educational seminars, and plogging initiatives helped SAUs chapter earn silver-level designation from the Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) program.

We are thrilled to recognize these campuses commitment to make movement a part of daily campus culture and give students the tools to cultivate physical-activity habits that will benefit them throughout their lives, said Robyn Stuhr, Vice President of Exercise is Medicine. These campus programs are nurturing future leaders who will advance a key tenet of Exercise is Medicine: making physical-activity assessment and promotion a standard in health-care.

SAUs EIM-OC chapter was started in 2018 and currently has over fifty active student members. Led by Christopher Schwartz PhD and Erica Thomas DHEd/CHES/ACSM-PT, the group hosts a daily walking group and gym equipment-training sessions as well as a host of health seminars to educate the campus on topics ranging from exercise and nutrition to behavior change and mental well-being. In Spring 2022, they started a one-on-one health-coaching program that allows students to work closely with staff and faculty to meet their wellness goals. The students were trained on behavior-change techniques and motivational interviewing skills to empower clients to engage in positive behavior change. In October of 2022, the group hosted Plog-o-ganza, a plogging event that combines walking and jogging while picking up litter around the community.

I brought Exercise is Medicine to our campus to provide health and wellness resources and events to SAU and the surrounding community, said Schwartz, SAU EIM-OC faculty leader. What we want most from our program is to create an educational and accessible environment for everyone to engage in healthy activities and learn how to use it in their everyday lives. We hope to continue to expand our work beyond St Ambrose campus, and to work with local health leaders and organizations to promote physical activity and wellness throughout the QC area.

Of the 149 campuses recognized this year, 73 received gold, 55 silver, and 21 bronze. All gold, silver, and bronze universities and colleges will be officially recognized on June 1 as part of the 2022 Exercise is Medicine World Congress, held in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicines Annual Meeting.

EIM-OC calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health and encourages faculty, staff, and students to work together to improve the health and well-being of the campus community.

EIM-OC launched its recognition program in 2014 to honor campuses for their efforts to create a culture of wellness. Schools earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their activities. Gold-level campuses have created a referral system where campus health-care providers assess student physical activity and refer students as necessary to a certified fitness professional as part of medical treatment. Silver campuses engage students, faculty, and staff in education initiatives and make movement part of the daily campus culture while bronze-level campuses promote and generate awareness of the health benefits of physical activity.

View a complete list of recognized schools and learn more about the EIM-OC program at exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/eim-on-campus/.

About Exercise Is Medicine

The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) co-launched Exercise is Medicine (EIM) in 2007 with the American Medical Association. ACSM continues to manage the global health initiative, which seeks to make physical-activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health-care with evidence-based physical-activity resources for people everywhere of all abilities. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health, is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions, and should be regularly assessed and included as part of health-care. Visit ExerciseisMedicine.org for additional information.

About the American College of Sports Medicine

The American College of Sports Medicine is the largest sports-medicine and exercise-science organization in the world. More than 50,000 international, national, and regional members and certified professionals are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports-medicine. More details at acsm.org.

About St Ambrose University

Founded in 1882 by the Diocese of Davenport, St Ambrose Universitys commitment to academic excellence, the liberal arts, social justice, and service is rooted in its Catholic intellectual tradition. The leading, private university is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and offers more than sixty undergraduate majors, eleven Masters degrees, and three doctoral programs. One-hundred and thirty years since its inception, St Ambrose education remains centered on intentional, holistic, and experiential learning to develop high-impact world shapers in every field. To learn more about St Ambrose University, visit sau.edu/.

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DICKINSON You see that light at the end of the winter tunnel? You feel the temperatures slacking up and the possibilities lining up for outdoor exercise? Do you feel like Punxsutawney Phil has moved next door to you here in Dickinson and he saw his shadow again-again?

Your winter blues are shared by pretty much everybody at this point, but for those people who are looking for ways to get outdoors especially senior citizens and retirees there are abundant opportunities just around the corner. Whether its a program at West River Community Center or some items on the area events calendar, there are plenty of ways for people to shake off that winter weight and get moving again (just so long as the weather complies soon, we hope).

Among some of the items that are easily accessible will be the coming league softball season, the registration for which is on Thursday, April 6. The league is for young adults and older, between the ages of 16 and up (those younger than 18 must have parental approval), and the league gets started May 15. For more information, please visit https://dickinsonparks.org/activities/softball-league/ .

For those who are interested in getting into the outdoorsy pursuit of hiking and are eagerly wanting to get outside and camp, a great way to see some of the best natural amenities in the entire country would be to get out to Theodore Roosevelt National Park for free-entrance day on April 16, which is less than two weeks away. The park, located just outside of Medora west on Interstate 94 will be welcoming guests for free that day in honor of National Park Week and also has three more free-entrance days scheduled on Aug. 4, Sept. 24 and Nov. 11 of this year. All are great opportunities to place on the future calendar for everybody and anybody to enjoy.

But here a little closer to home, people are anticipating next week, when the temperatures are allegedly going to rise into the 60s or 70s and we will believe THAT when we see it and folks will be wanting to get outdoors and flex their muscles. West River Community Center has been hosting a gang of activities during the winter this year, which has admittedly dragged on for far too long, and now people are seeing the grass starting to shoot through the snow as the ice recedes into a hopefully distant memory.

But in the meantime, Brianna Baker, who is the group fitness coordinator at West River and contributes to senior program development for Silver Sneakers as well, has been working on ways for folks to get the joints limbered up and the blood flowing to the extremities. Among the most-popular senior activities always will be the beautiful Heart River Golf Course with its driving range and other attractions but people also stay active on local hiking trails, tennis courts, in pickleball and in the weight room or on the community centers walking track.

I think the biggest part of what we try to do for our senior programming or what I try to do is to inspire older adults to just live a healthier, fuller and longer life, Baker said. So, a lot of our seniors have done the work and theyve put in the time and theyre just looking for a way to just extend their lives.

So, with the senior programming at the community center and through Dickinson Parks & Rec in general, we like to lead our seniors into different experiences and those experiences will help them adapt their lives through limitations they might come upon as they grow older.

Baker said the programs are designed to flow evenly from winter to spring and on to summer, building as they go.

A body in motion stays in motion, Baker said. I just preach that because it also keeps your mind sharp and strong.

There also is a group of older adults who get together monthly through Silver Sneakers a program encouraged by most retirees insurance programs at a reduced or free cost and is for those 65 and older. Through the program at WRCC, there are fitness classes almost every day of the week, Monday to Friday, that includes everything from aqua aerobics to lifting weights that can be either in a chair or free-weights. There also are yoga stretch classes and cardio classes at varying times throughout the year. There also will soon be walking challenge opened up for all members of the community center to participate in throughout the summer that is called "Walking Bingo," where participants meet certain challenges after registering and receiving their bingo cards each square represents a different area from Crooked Crane Trail, interval training or n evening walk with a friend and designed to encourage daily activity.

"Walking is such an underrated exercise and it's one of the best for your heart," Baker said. "We slowly transition from our winter activities into summer, and we also have offered morning outdoor aerobics and I'm hoping to do that again. All of these classes are included in the membership at West River Community Center."

Baker said all folks have to do is call or visit the Web site to find out more.

We have a wide variety of opportunities on land or in the water and classes that we offer, and bi-monthly and quarterly we have a potluck club, where I like to get everybody together and we ask men and women to bring something to share when we get together, Baker said. And we visit and enjoy coffee and in the future were looking to bring in speakers for the club, whether its a health-care professional or somebody who can answer questions about aging of bloodwork or thyroid work or something like that.

We just like to keep the senior community engaged, in not only fitness but each other.

For more information about the West River Community Center, please visit 2004 Fairway Drive in Dickinson or the Web site at https://westrivercommunitycenter.com/ . They also can be reached at 701-456-2070. For more information about the communitys coming events calendar, please visit https://www.visitdickinson.com/events .

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It's possible to prioritize fitness goals without going broke.

Regular exercise can improve mood, reduce stress, and strengthen your body. While there are many costly fitness and health programs available, you don't have to spend a lot of money if you want to prioritize your fitness goals. Many low-cost and free resources are available to help you succeed as you navigate your personal fitness journey.

If you're on a limited budget and want to stay active, look for free or low-cost classes in your community. Some fitness instructors offer "pay what you can" classes to encourage more community members to work out regardless of their financial situation. Don't miss out on opportunities like this.

Some people like to work out at home so they don't have to commit to an expensive monthly gym membership. Fitness equipment doesn't have to cost a fortune. If you want to create a gym space at home, consider buying second-hand fitness equipment. Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, and local community groups are great places to find used fitness gear for sale.

When the weather cooperates, take your fitness routine outdoors. You can walk, jog, run, or hike outdoors for free. While this may not be an option during the colder winter months or on rainy days, it could help you save money when the weather is nice.

Your health insurance could unlock fitness discounts. If you have health insurance, be sure to review your benefits before investing in fitness expenses. Some insurers offer discounted gym memberships or discounts on fitness equipment and fitness trackers. You may also want to review your employee benefits occasionally to avoid missing out on valuable perks. Some companies provide health and wellness perks that could help you waste less money.

Many towns and cities provide affordable fitness solutions to the community. If you want to join a gym or participate in group fitness classes without draining your checking account, check to see if any community centers in your area offer cheap fitness memberships. Often, community-focused fitness programs are cheaper than other health and fitness businesses.

A monthly fitness class program or gym membership can be pricey. But the good news is that many businesses offer discounts to new customers so they can test out classes and equipment before committing to an expensive plan. As a new customer, you may be able to take advantage of a free trial or low-cost pass or may be able to accompany another member for free. Trials can help you decide if a membership is worth the cost before investing.

No matter your specific goals, many free resources are available online. Whether you're looking for a fitness plan, a nutrition guide, or a workout video -- you can probably find resources online for free. Free resources like this can help you spend less money.

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Jamie Stephens, a masters student in SIUs criminology and criminal justice program, works through a virtual reality scenario last fall of a call for service of a disorderly person at a residence with Kevin Cox, SIU Department of Public Safety, observing. The program is using the VR simulator to give students greater insight into law enforcement challenges and providing a research mechanism on attitudes toward police work. (Photo by Yenitza Melgoza)

April 05, 2023

by Pete Rosenbery

CARBONDALE, Ill. A virtual reality simulator in Southern Illinois University Carbondales criminology and criminal justice program will provide students greater insight into law enforcement challenges, while also providing a research mechanism to study aspects of police work.

With the help of grants from the College of Health and Human Sciences DEVELOP (Developing, Elevating, and Leading Educational Opportunities and Programs) and the SIU Foundation Faculty Research programs, the APEX Officer system was installed last fall. Since then, Matthew Giblin, School of Justice and Public Safety director, and two criminology graduate assistants, Jamie Stephens and Samantha Barnhart, began enlisting students to gauge attitudes toward police work both before and after participating in the survey and exercise. By mid-March, 70 students participated in the study in the lab space in Faner Hall or in Mae Smith and Neely Halls.

While most students in the program have an interest in policing careers, Giblin is quick to point out that the system is not used to teach police tactics.

What we are trying to demonstrate with our system is the challenges that law enforcement officers face in police decision-making, he said. How difficult split-second decision-making is; how difficult it is to fire a weapon; how difficult it is to fire a weapon accurately. Those are what we are trying to demonstrate. All that can be done without having to teach tactics and strategies.

Different scenarios, environments and outcomes available

Unlike screen-based simulators, the VR experience allows the operator to change scenarios including traffic stops, city neighborhoods, streets, neighborhoods and alleys. And the operator, or trainer, can also change how the VR people with the scenarios interact with students. Throughout the exercise, students wear about a 15-pound backpack featuring a high-end computer equipped with a realistic rifle, pistol and taser.

The system is completely responsive to whoever is being trained, and scenarios can extend as long as needed to accomplish the purpose of the exercise, Giblin said.

If we have you in the training module and you are saying to the citizen in the module, put your hands up, we can make them comply or not. Its not based on what has already been filmed, he said. The idea behind it is that not everything should be a shoot/no shoot decision. The reality is that police use of force is rare so any training system should promote the type of interaction strategies making force unnecessary through say, effective communication, but also prepares officers for situations when force may have to be used.

The experiences can be eye-opening for students, said Giblin, noting the idea is to show students some of the decision-making involved.

Faculty can take a class where they are talking about police decision-making and let students gain firsthand experiences, Giblin said. We can actually have people comply with those kinds of communications. You can actually get people in our system to respond positively to respectful communication and promote that that kind of behavior so its not just resorting to force. I think the idea is to take what we talk about in the classroom when we look at research evidence and apply that or give them to opportunity to experience that.

Used by police nationwide

Some colleges have simulators connected to campus law enforcement agencies or, less commonly, criminal justice programs, Giblin said. The city of Carbondale Police Department also has an Apex Officer VR simulator that the officers train on regularly. Giblin said the program was able to bring back useful training information and scenarios after meeting with Carbondale officials in December.

Benjamin Newman, director, SIU Department of Public Safety, said police officers used the programs system when it was originally acquired last year, and that VR systems help build repetition and improve decision making.

These systems allow trainees to experience service calls in a controlled environment, he said. Trainers are afforded the opportunity to provide coaching in relational and tactical skills.

Myriad research possibilities

Giblin sees numerous research possibilities across several educational areas and topics.

From a research perspective, the system will allow us to study topics like stress, procedural justice, implicit biases, he said.

Another example, he said, could be utilizing the kinesiology program to monitor anticipatory stress levels as students or officers would go through various scenarios.

Stephens and Barnhart each said they believe the VR simulator will be useful for students and provide them with a hands-on approach. Barnhart, who is from Belleville, earned a law degree from the SIU School of Law in May 2022 and has bachelors degrees in criminal justice and psychology from Greenville University.

Stephens, who earned her bachelors degree in the program in May 2022, is from Schaumburg, Illinois, and is looking into going into the investigations area in law enforcement.

I think this will be a good tool and believe we will see attitudes change when we see the data, she said. It could be useful to helping people understand the realities of real-world situations.

Preliminary studies show change in attitudes

Giblin, Stephens and Barnhart presented preliminary findings from their research at the annual meeting of the Academy of Criminal Justice Sciences in National Harbor, Maryland, on March 18. The study examines student experiences with the VR simulation and its effects on attitudes toward the police. Students completed several tasks in a simulated shooting range, including hitting moving targets, and separately, quickly reacting to threatening individuals during pedestrian and traffic stop encounters.

The preliminary findings showed 75% or more of the student participants agreed or strongly agreed that the VR simulation was fun, educational, realistic, and a great training tool for police officers. Students also expressed interested in participating in the VR simulation again and wished that the roughly 15-minute demonstration lasted longer, Giblin said.

The preliminary results also showed students who participated in the VR had, on the whole, slightly more positive attitudes toward the police when compared to a randomly assigned group of students who completed the survey before participating in the VR simulation, according to Giblin. For example, VR participants were slightly more likely to agree or strongly agree with the statement, When police officers use force, including deadly force, they are typically responding to a threat, and, In general, most police officers are well-trained to perform their work.

Can also enhance recruiting

Giblin points to another benefit for the program recruiting. In addition to participating in a mock class and student panel discussion, potential students and their parents can be involved.

We can actually walk somebody to our VR lab and say, This is something we have here, and people are going to get to experience firsthand what it is like to be a police officer and encounter a certain situation, he said. These are the different things that you can do, and the families really seem to like to participate in that.

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In a March 31 opinion in The Seattle Times about AI chatbots, University of Washington Center for an Informed Public co-founder Jevin West says that chatbots will be vectors of propaganda, make it harder to discern truth and further erode trust in institutions.

In his article, West, an Information School associate professor who studies misinformation, points to two main reasons: They are bullshitters at scale, and they are difficult, if not impossible, to reverse engineer.

West, co-author of the book Calling Bullshit: The Art of Skepticism in a Data-Driven World (Penguin Random House, 2020), continues in The Seattle Times:

I teach a class on bullshit an act, often with full confidence, intended to persuade, with no allegiance to truth. My colleague and co-instructor of the class, Carl Bergstrom, asked Galactica, Metas large language equivalent, to describe Brandolinis BS asymmetry principle: the amount of energy needed to refute BS is an order of magnitude bigger than that needed to produce it.Galacticas answer: a theory in economics [Not True] proposed by Gianni Brandolini [Not True], a professor at the University of Padua [Not True], which states that the smaller economic unit, the greater its efficiency [Not True] The falsehoods continue for another two paragraphs, but I think you get the point. It was BS-ing the BS principle. This chatbot, like others, answers right and wrong with the confidence of a car salesman.

Read Wests article, The chatbot era: Better or worse off?, in The Seattle Times.

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By Anna Dovre, MDIf youve ever lived through a Minnesota winter, youre certainly no stranger to the penguin walk, that goofy way we all adapt to icy sidewalks by takingsmall, careful, shuffling steps. But even the emperor penguins among us have a tale (and a bruise) or two from slipping and falling in wintry conditions. As welook forward to the coming spring, we can cast our eyes with hope toward drier and safer surfaces on the horizon. However, the risk of falling does not justmelt away with the dwindling snowbanks.Falls, and the injuries that can result, are a serious medical concern, and its worth taking some time to consider your own risk factors and options for fallprevention.Frequent falls can not only have detrimental impacts on your health, they can also be expensive: from frequent emergency room visits, to overnightstays in a hospital or rehab facility. If you have fallen in the past year, have had a fall-related injury or feel unsteady when standing or walking, you should beassessed by your primary care provider. Together, you can create a strategy to decrease your risk of falls, to help you feel stronger and more confident athome and ultimately to maximize your health and independence.Many factors can impact your risk of falls, including your balance, strength, blood pressure, medications, environment and your cognitive andpsychological health. Its important to make sure you are having your vision and hearing checked regularly and staying up to date on your eyeglassesprescription. If you take medications to help you sleep or improve your mood or medications that affect your blood pressure you could also be at increasedrisk of falls. Together you and your healthcare provider can work on limiting the quantity and dosages of your medications, minimizing potential druginteractions and side effects.Exercise can reduce the risk of falls in adults 60 and older by up to 15%. In addition, multiple types of exercise can reduce the risk of fall-related brokenbones by up to 30%. Physical therapy as well as individual and group exercise classes, including Tai chi or yoga, can help identify areas of weakness andfind ways to improve your balance, strength and flexibility. The Senior LinkAge Line (800-333-2433) is a free helpline through the state of Minnesota that canconnect you with a variety of supportive resources, including local exercise programs and fall prevention classes.Home is where the heart is, they say. Its also where the hazards are. Most falls happen at home and are preventable. It is important to make sure youare using the appropriate shoes and assistive devices for you, such as canes or walkers. Certain changes in your home environment can help reduce the riskof falls: having a ramp instead of stairs; smooth, durable floors that are clear of extension cords or loose rugs; grab bars that are located near any stairs,toilets, bathtubs or showers and night lights in the bedroom and/or bathroom. With some time and effort on the front end, these changes can actually saveyou money in the long term by allowing you to remain safe and independent in your own home for a longer period of time.The winter may be behind us, but there are still plenty of hazards ahead. Paying attention to your own risk factors and making some changes in your lifecan keep you safe from falls and keep you on your feet to fully enjoy the summer ahead.Dr. Anna Dovre is a family physician at Allina Health United Family Physicians, 233 Grand Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55102; 651-241-5200.

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Cal Poly Humboldt is one of only 149 universities and colleges around the world to be honored by Exercise is Medicine for its efforts to create a culture of wellness on campus. Exercise is Medicine On Campus (EIM-OC) Daily 5K on the campus track and other activities helped Humboldt earn silver level designation from the EIM-OC program.

We are thrilled to have received the EIM-OC Silver distinction for the fourth year in a row, said Kinesiology Professor EIM-OC advisor, Young Sub Kwon. The Universitys EIM-OC program has initiated a daily walk/jog/run 5K program on the campus track for faculty, staff, and students since 2018 to promote physical activity as a vital sign of health and to make movement a part of the daily campus culture. More than 400 students, staff, and faculty have participated in this program. In addition, the Oh SNAP! Student Food Programs and EIM-OC program worked together to provide students with chocolate milk and fresh fruit following their 5K this spring semester.

EIM-OC calls upon universities and colleges to promote physical activity and encourages faculty, staff, and students to work together to improve the well-being of the campus community.

EIM-OC launched its recognition program in 2014. Schools earn gold, silver, or bronze status based on their activities. Gold-level campuses have created a referral system where campus health care providers assess student physical activity and refer students as necessary to a certified fitness professional as part of medical treatment. Silver campuses engage students, faculty, and staff in education initiatives and make movement part of the daily campus culture while bronze level campuses promote and generate awareness of the health benefits of physical activity.

Of the 149 campuses recognized this year, 73 received gold, 55 silver, and 21 bronze. All gold, silver, and bronze universities and colleges will be officially recognized on June 1 as part of the 2022 Exercise is Medicine World Congress, held in conjunction with the American College of Sports Medicines Annual Meeting.

View a complete list of recognized schools and learn more about the EIM-OC program at exerciseismedicine.org/support_page.php/eim-on-campus.

About Exercise Is MedicineThe American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) co-launched Exercise is Medicine (EIM) in 2007 with the American Medical Association. ACSM continues to manage the global health initiative, which seeks to make physical activity assessment and promotion a standard in clinical care, connecting health care with evidence-based physical activity resources for people everywhere of all abilities. EIM is committed to the belief that physical activity promotes optimal health, is integral in the prevention and treatment of many medical conditions and should be regularly assessed and included as part of health care. Visit ExerciseisMedicine.org for additional information.

About the American College of Sports MedicineThe ACSM is the largest sports medicine and exercise science organization in the world. More than 50,000 international, national and regional members and certified professionals are dedicated to advancing and integrating scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine. More details atacsm.org.

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The Resilient Ukraine team presented Cross-sector cooperation: lessons for a resilient society, an analytical report based on the results of cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises in Kyiv on 28 March 2023.

The event discussed cross-sector coordination among different agencies, offices, and departments and crisis communication, as well as practical lessons for Ukraines resilience at the local, regional, and community levels.

Launching the presentation was Margus Gering, deputy head of the mission of the Republic of Estonia in Ukraine, who voiced his admiration for the Ukrainian people and highly praised the Resilient Ukraine programme.

Ukrainians exemplify resilience, he said and added that It is our pleasure that the Estonian experts have contributed to building up this strength. For six years, the Resilient Ukraine project has been reinforcing Ukraines ability to defend against hybrid threats, cyber-attacks, and disinformation campaigns, Margus Gering said. He continued to praise Ukraines unique experience in resilience which is worth studying and adopting in partner states.

The cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises were held within the Strengthening Ukraines Societal Resilience through Building Regional Expertise and Analytical Capacity in Civil Security Issues project. The project was aimed at building trust among professionals from various sectors of Ukraines society.

Ewan McDougall, the deputy coordinator for aid programs at the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv, highlighted the two main goals set for the cross-sector exercises: to train immediate responses to complex crises and to develop long-term cooperation among various public institutions and the Ukrainian society at large.

Indrek Kannik, the director of the International Centre for Defence and Security (ICDS), emphasised that the primary focus for both the Resilient Ukraine programme and the cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises was to provide a platform for various professionals to share experience and expertise and thus make each other stronger.

We have been learning together with you, he said. Ukraine demonstrated exceptional resilience last year, as well as in years before, since the Russian aggressions first began, Mr Kannik noted.

The cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises primarily focused on the human aspect of resilience: they allowed the participants to teach skills gained in their respective sectors to each other.

The Resilient Ukraine team conducted cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises for the participants and provided them with a safe learning environment to share their knowledge and experience. Although the training took an experimental approach, the cross-sector crisis-simulation exercise format proved useful when applied, Dmitri Teperik, director of the Resilient Ukraine programme, said.

The presentation gathered an audience of over 60 attendees. Among them were many participants in cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises, who arrived from Sumy, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Uzhhorod, and Odesa. They spoke about their impressions and experiences and shared their thoughts about the future of this training format.

Yaroslav Bulyshyn, head of the Plast scout organisation in Lviv, said that the cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises have a huge potential to be scaled up in the future.

The Resilient Ukraine team reports that the cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises gathered over 160 participants from 8 regions. For such a big country, this is not a big number, though. I wish that we could grow this number from 160 to 16,000, and from 16,000 to 160,000. It is, indeed, such a valuable format to establish cross-sector connections among various agencies in civil, public, and private sectors, as well as law enforcement and media communities, Mr Bulyshyn noted.

To learn more about the results of and conclusions from the cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises, please read Cross-sector cooperation: lessons for a resilient society. The report is available here.

The Resilient Ukraine programme develops and continuously improves standards to measure Ukrainian societys resilience. The programme has been operated by the International Center for Defence and Security (ICDS) since 2016 with support from the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs within its development cooperation programme.

The Strengthening Ukraines Societal Resilience through Building Regional Expertise and Analytical Capacity in Civil Security Issuesprojectis implemented with financial support from the U.S. Department of State Office of the Assistance Coordinator for Europe and Eurasia under the Eighth Round of the Development Cooperation Partnership (DCP) Program. The cross-sector crisis-simulation exercises were held in 8 oblasts in the cities of Sumy, Dnipro, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Uzhhorod, Ternopil, and Odesa from January 2022 through January 2023.

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JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md.

The 113th Wing and the Civil Air Patrol joined forces for their monthly exercise, Operation Fertile Keynote, March 30, 2023.

The CAP is an auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, and its members are civilian volunteers who participate in search and rescue, disaster relief, and other missions. The organization also serves as a key partner in protecting the nation's airspace.

During the exercise, F-16 Fighting Falcon jets from the 113th Wing intercepted a CAP Cessna 182 Skylane airplane playing the role of an intruder to "take appropriate action to save lives," said Col. Eugene Egry, Civil Air Patrol Mid-Atlantic region commander. The objective was to maintain positive control over the protected airspace in the Washington D.C. area.

Alex Wagner, Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs, joined the CAP for the simulation.

Im looking to tell the Civil Air Patrol story, not only through the youth and STEM programs but also through its national security roles, said Wagner.

The Fertile Keynote exercise provides training for both the 113th Wing and the CAP. It allows the two organizations to practice working together in a real-world scenario and to ensure they are prepared to respond in the event of an actual intrusion into restricted airspace.

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