3rd Annual Single Airmen Resiliency Retreat brings rest and relaxation

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  • By Capt. Nicole White
  • 15th Wing Public Affairs

The 692nd Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, along with the 15th Wing Sexual Assault and Prevention Response Office and Joint Base Chapel sponsored the 3rd Annual Single Airmen Resiliency Retreat at Kualoa Ranch’s Secret Island April 8, 2016.

The free retreat was open to active-duty Airmen, and was attended by more than 145 singles looking to relax and socialize in a no-stress, no-threat setting.

"The retreat was refreshing and provided a nice way for Airmen to reenergize from the day-to-day business," said Chaplain Deborah Hughley, 692nd ISRG chaplain. "This was an opportunity for everyone to relax and network with peers."

Informative presentations were given throughout the day by the 15th Wing SAPR office, mental health and chapel, and covered a wide range of resiliency lessons to ensure participants walked away with more healthy life skills added to their toolbox.

“This was a unique experience to come together from different parts of the Air Force and create a bond,” said Senior Airman Antonio Brooks, 37th Intelligence Squadron. “This event gave me the ability to reach out to my peers and make a difference in a positive way.”

Though the event has traditionally been geared toward Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors were on hand to participate as well.

“The event and location were beautiful,” said Petty Officer 2nd Class Lindsey Pritchett, Navy Information Operations Command Hawaii. “I had participated in a similar program with the Navy before but not with a different service so I took a chance.”

However for some, this was a first-time experience.

“I signed up because this seemed like something fun to do,” said Seaman Kyle Tadda, N4 Department. “It was, in fact, fun and informative. To anyone on the fence about attending next year, just go for it!”