STRONG B.A.N.D.S. – 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.

Get involved at our garrison events from May 1 - June 4 and commit to staying fit!

STRONG BANDS Event!

• Storywalk at the Library
  • May 1 -31 at Redstone MWR Library, FREE, +1(256)876-4741
    During the month of May, in celebration of STRONG BANDS, kids are welcomed to visit the library to complete a self-paced Storywalk to read about balance in the tale of "Dinos Don't Do Yoga" 
• Band the Chains, Disc Golf Putting Competition
  • May 10 at Vincent Park Disc Golf Course from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. and
    3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.  FREE, +1(256)876-6701
    Can you "bang the chains" with one toss? Time to show your skills at the Disc Course. Earn a STRONG B.A.N.D.s wristband if you back it in one show. Disc and refreshments provided. Open to 16+, Authorized patrons of Pagano Gym
• Choose Wisely
  • May 15 - 19, during restaurant operational hours (Cafe 5524, Sparkman Cafeteria, Software City Cafeteria) +1(256)876-6701
    Choose any one of the healthy menu items. Choose grilled chicken tenders over fried chicken tenders on any menu item. Receive a 2023 STRONG B.A.N.D.S wristband. While supplies last. Open to authorized patrons of the cafeterias listed.
• Summer Kick Off Party
  • May 26, 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. at Goss Road Pool, +1(256)313-1200
    Come out for the Summer Kick Off Party, before the pool opens. Pizza, Games and Prizes. Open to all ages of the Redstone Community. More information coming. 
• 5th Annual Garrison CSM Challenge
  • May 31, 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. at Vincent Park, +1(256)876-6701, FREE
    This is a 3 mile "jog" from Vincent Park along the trail, up Madkin Mountain Road and back. There will be 8 obstacles to complete along the course. Refreshments will be provided at the end. Open to the Redstone Community, ages 16+