Getting back into the spirit can lead to health Published Nov. 10, 2014 By Ryan Stark Nucleus writer KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Given the pressures put upon those in uniform, as well as stress on their families, Airman wellness is a vital part of the overall health of the Air Force. That's one reason that, during the Wingman Day activities last week, spiritual resilience courses were held at Kirtland. The class gave Airmen information about the four pillars of wellness in the Air Force: mental, social, physical and spiritual. Teresa Reinhard, community support coordinator at Kirtland and certified master resilience trainer, said the 2009 shootings at Fort Hood Army Base, Texas, were a catalyst for the Department of Defense to begin developing courses like the ones she teaches. "Each branch of the military was asked to do a review, figure out what they needed and develop a curriculum," she said. The curriculum she uses at Kirtland is the same as the curriculum used throughout the Air Force. Last week's Wingman Day courses were the first at Kirtland, but Reinhard said there will be courses offered on a regular basis soon. Airmen will soon be required to attend a minimum of four hours of wellness training per year, she said. "It's all about watching out for yourself and the people around you, so you can have a network of support," she said. There are a dozen courses in the curriculum, including one on each of the four pillars of wellness. The courses are recommended for family members of Airmen and civilian DOD employees. For more information, contact Reinhard at 846-6427.