Armed Forces Wellness Centers

Armed Forces Wellness Centers (AFWC) offer standardized wellness programs and services that help build, promote and sustain healthy habits for Service Members, Family Members, Retirees and DoD Civilians. The holistic approach of AFWC aims to support the whole person to address lifestyle change in areas that affect both short- and long-term health. AFWC provides access to health educators and services that empower individuals to set their own health goals and achieve them.

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Body Composition Testing

Various methods are used to determine body composition including Bod Pod, ultrasound, and bioelectrical impedance. Body composition goes beyond the number seen on a the scale and determines if weight comes from fat mass or fat-free mass, . Fat-free mass which includesis everything in the body is not made of that is not fat, such as muscle and bone. There is a strong link between high body fat percentage and increased risk for diseases such as diabetes and high blood pressure.

Metabolic Testing

Metabolism is the medical term for the rate at which the body burns calories. Weight management involves a delicate balance between calories burned and calories consumed. Metabolic testing results provide the exact number of calories required for weight loss, gain, or maintenance.

Fitness Testing

Exercise testing is an assessment of biometrics (height, weight, body mass index, blood pressure, and heart rate) and the four components of health-related physical fitness:

  • Aerobic fitness (VO2 Submax)
  • Muscular fitness (Endurance and Strength)
  • Flexibility
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Services
Exercise Prescription

Health Educators use exercise test results as a planning tool for exercise prescription and motivation to assist participants in establishing and meeting reasonable physical activity, fitness, and health goals.

Stress Management and Biofeedback

Stress and strong emotions can cause or worsen various health problems such as heart disease, hypertension, headaches, strokes, and depression. AFWC offers Biofeedback and education in stress relief techniques and coping skills to help combat daily stress. Biofeedback is a technique used to measure and control the body’s response, such as heart rate and breathing patterns, to stress.

Health and Wellness Coaching

Health Educators within the AFWC partner work with clients in an individuals’through the behavior change process. The process involves providing education, supporting with goal setting, the client as they set goals, and access intrinsic motivations to encourmotivation to developage the development of sustainable healthy behaviors and attitudes.

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ARMED FORCES WELLNESS CENTERS NEAR YOU

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Joint Base Lewis McChord

(253) 966- 3757

​USAG Daegu Satellite

DSN: (315) 737- 4218
CIV: 0503- 337- 4218

Camp Humphreys

DSN: (315) 737- 5758
CIV: 0503- 337- 5758

Camp Zama

DSN: (315) 263- 4073
​CIV: 046- 407- 4073

Schofield Barracks​

(808) 655- 1866

Fort Wainwright

(907) 361- 2234

Joint Base San Antonio

​(210) 539- 1254

​Fort Cavazos​​

​(254) 553- 6196

​Fort Bliss

(915) 742- 9566

Fort Sill​

(580) 442- 0680

Fort Leonard Wood

(573) 596- 9677

Fort Johnson​

(337) 531- 3055

Fort Riley

(785) 239- 9355

Fort Leavenworth

(913) 758- 3403

Fort Carson

(719) 526- 3887

Fort Irwin​

(760) 380- 7373

Fort Huachuca

(520) 533- 5311

Joint Base Langley-Eustis

​(757) 314- 7724

Fort Gregg-Adams

​(804) 734- 9925

Fort Jackson

(803) 751- 6749

Fort Drum

(315) 772- 4608

Fort Liberty

(910) 643- 2101

Ft Meade / Ft Meyer Satellite

(301) 677- 2006

Aberdeen Proving Ground

(410) 306- 1024

Fort Knox

(502) 626- 0408

Fort Campbell

(270) 461- 3451

Fort Stewart​

(912) 767- 4077

Fort Eisenhower

(706) 787-6756

Fort Moore

(706) 544-9142

Fort Rucker

(334) 255- 3923

Vicenza

DSN: (314) 636- 9260
CIV: 0444- 61- 9260

Wiesbaden

​DSN: (314) 590- 1478
CIV: 011- 49- 6371- 9464- 1478

Stuttgart

DSN: (314) 590- 1601
CIV: 011- 49- 6371- 9464- 1601

Landstuhl

DSN: (314) 590- 5881
CIV: 011- 49- 6371- 9464- 5881

Bavaria​ 

DSN: (314) 476- 4795
CIV: 011- 49- 9662- 83- 4795

Fort Belvoir

(703) 806-1323

5981 13th Street | Bld. 1155 Fort Belvoir, VA 22060

If you or someone you know is in crisis, contact the Military Crisis Line at 988 and press 1, or Text 838255. You can also call 911.