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Building a Culture of Health: BJACH Opens Armed Forces Wellness Center at Fort Polk
- The Armed Forces Wellness Center opened March 23, 2026 at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, Fort Polk, as a new resource for prevention and performance.
- Col. Patrick W. Miller described the AFWC as a shift from reactive to proactive health, focusing on prevention and performance for readiness.
- AFWC offers services such as body composition analysis, metabolic testing, nutrition education, and stress management.
- The center serves active duty service members, families, retirees, reservists, National Guardsmen and Department of War civilians.
- The AFWC integrates with existing BJACH and installation programs to support a coordinated approach to wellness.
- BJACH officials view the AFWC as a force multiplier for installation readiness and community well-being.
- Attendees emphasized the center’s role in making health resources accessible to Soldiers and their families.
- Center officials highlighted long-term benefits for readiness, resilience, and quality of life across the installation.
- Fort Polk officials invited the community to take advantage of the new wellness resource.
- The grand opening included remarks by Col. Miller and featured health education staff guiding participants.
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