 The Healthy Base Initiative Project was created to encourage a healthy and fit alternative to the trend toward obesity and tobacco use. The Office of Military Community and Family Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense, is carrying out the Healthy Base Initiative. The program is part of Operation Live Well, which is aimed at encouraging all members of the military to make healthy choices. Obesity and tobacco use among U.S. military health care beneficiaries add more than $3 billion per year to the defense budget in health care costs and lost duty days. To help combat this problem, military installations are encouraged to provide environments that promote good nutrition, active lifestyles, and tobacco-free living. For more information or to get involved, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Tyrell Morris.