2022 is the year to address social inequities in our local communities. In this case, we are speaking about an epidemic compounding daily around the globe: mental health. Hardest hit individuals are those that lack the social support needed in these times. Enter: dependents of active duty families who live on post, with absolutely no friends or family to aid in relief from the realities of our way of life. 

Access to a gym facility is one of the best scientifically proven ways to combat anxiety and depression. Time and time again science has proven that exercise is the only clinically proven method of helping a persons state of mind. 

It’s time for JBLM’s MWR to revisit the topic of childcare access for gyms on post. 

If spouses are meant to be the “backbone” of the military families, if soldiers are meant to have the confidence that the mental state of their spouse is solid- doesn’t that benefit the mission? Helping the spouses and dependents of active duty soldiers DIRECTLY BENEFIT the efficiency said soldier provides to YOU. 

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.” - Maya Angelou

Revisit the Budget. Brainstorm. Do better.