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Air Force launches FitFamily program

Air Force officials launched a new family fitness program Saturday.

The initiative, called FitFamily, is a companion to the service’s goal-oriented youth fitness program, Fit Factor.

Families earn points by engaging in healthy activities together, and they can earn certificates and other incentives as they make progress. The highest award is a signed letter from Air Force senior leadership. In the Fit Factor program, kids can earn prizes like beach balls and backpacks.

“The FitFamily program is more than just logging points, monitoring progress and earning incentives. It’s about families spending quality time together and setting goals with each other,” said Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy, who is featured with his family on the FitFamily Web site.

FitFamily is open to all active duty, Reserve and Guard members, Department of Defense and civilian families, retired military members, honorably discharged veterans with 100 percent service-connected disability, and former or surviving military spouses and their family members.

For more information about FitFamily, contact your local youth center or adult fitness center, or log on to http://www.usaffitfamily.com.