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Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign 2026

The U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Family and MWR Strong B.A.N.D.S. Campaign will showcase events for the Baumholder and Kaiserslautern Military Communities throughout May to June 7. 
 

STRONG B.A.N.D.S. 2026 – STRONG Balance, Activity, Nutrition, Determination and Strength – promotes healthy, active lifestyles for Army communities. It helps motivate Army Soldiers, Families, Retirees and Civilians to get and stay fit.

Commit to Staying Fit! LET'S GET PHYSICAL!

Participate in Strong B.A.N.D.S. events and receive free swag while supplies last:

Neon Reset – Mind & Body Balance Night - May 6, 6:30 p.m.

  • Promote stress reduction, mental wellness, and work-life balance at the Sembach Physical Fitness Center.

“Fuel Your Mission” Nutrition - May 11, 4 p.m.

  • Teach healthy eating, meal prep, hydration, and recovery nutrition at the Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center.

“Retro Bowling Day” - May 22, 6 p.m.

  • Encourage movement and participation in fun physical activities at the Strikers Bowling Center.

Determination Challenge – “80s Warrior Course” – May 28, 6:30 a.m.

  • Build confidence, resilience, and perseverance at the Outdoor Field in Sembach, contact the Sembach Physical Fitness Center for location information.

Strength Challenge - “Strong B.A.N.D.S. Celebration” – June 3, 6:30 a.m.

  • Bench press contest
  • Deadlift challenge
  • Kettlebell station
  • Family fitness games
  • Pull-up challenge

Celebrate the campaign finish with the strength challenge celebration at the Rhine Ordnance Barracks (ROB) Functional Fitness Center. 

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Program
Hall of Champions Physical Fitness Center

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Military units will run in formation, and all participating civilians will run behind (at the rear of) the formation.  

Jun 11 6:30 am
U.S. Army 251st Birthday Run
U.S. Army 251st Birthday Run

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Military units will run in formation, and all participating civilians will run behind (at the rear of) the formation.  

Jun 11 6:30 am
U.S. Army 250th Birthday Golf Scramble

U.S. Army 250th Birthday Golf Scramble

Register by June 6 to receive a $5 discount on registration fee.

Jun 14 2 pm
75/250 German-American Friendship Festival

75/250 German-American Friendship Festival

Celebrating 75 Years of German & American Partnership in Baumholder and 250th Anniversary of American Independence.

Jul 3 12 pm - 12 am
Armed Forces Entertainment BRELAND Show

Armed Forces Entertainment BRELAND Show

BRELAND will highlight the 75/250 German/American Friendship Festival on July 4.

Jul 4 9 pm - 10:15 pm
Prost Prose & Paint

Prost Prose & Paint

Register in advance for Prost, Prose and Paint at Striker's Bowling Center.

Jul 16 6 pm