On Dec. 19, 2014, Medical Department Activity-Japan (MEDDAC-J) conducted a ribbon cutting ceremony for the opening of the first Army Wellness Center in the Pacific Region. The ceremony was a culmination of all the hard work from MEDDAC-Japan's staff and Command team.

Maj. Gen. James Boozer, Commanding General, United States Army Japan presided over the ceremony along with Col. Thirsa Martinez, MEDDAC-Japan Commander, and Stephanie Dean, Army Wellness Center Director.

The Army Wellness Center will determine the level of fitness of individual Soldiers and give them strategies and exercise prescriptions to improve overall their fitness levels.

The Wellness Center is able to determine Body Fat Content, Resting Metabolic Rate, and VO2 Max.

It is also a place where Soldiers can learn relaxation from biofeedback.

"This is a great Christmas present for the community," said Boozer.

The Army Wellness Center Opening was the perfect time to help Soldiers and their Families with their upcoming New Year's resolutions of achieving a healthier lifestyle.

MEDDAC-Japan is at the vanguard of transforming the Pacific community into a System of Health in accordance with the Army Surgeon General's Campaign Plan to transform Army Medicine from healthcare to a system of health.

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