Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/15
Outputs
Target Audience:The ultimate audience for this project is the children and youth of Air Force Active Duty, Air Guard and Air Force Reserve service members. The children and youth have opportunities to belong to 4-H clubs on bases and in communities and participate in camping and other 4-H program opportunities throughout the year. Military connected youth are at increased risk as they face the challenges of having parents deployed to dangerous places and moving often. Air Force Youth Programs staff members are the target audience for 4-H trainings. The skills and knowledge gained through 4-H trainings enable Air Force Youth Programs staff to effectively manage 4-H clubs and 4-H projects in their youth programs. Extension 4-H Military Liaisons are the audience for the 4-H Military Partnerships Grant program. An RFA is released in the early fall for proposals to support 4-H clubs and programming on bases and in communities for military connected Air Force youth. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided?4-H training is offered to Air Force Youth Programs staff members by Land Grant University Extension 4-H faculty based on the training needs of the Air Force bases. The trainings include topics such as the Essential Elements of 4-H, Experiential Learning Model, Conducting 4-H Club Meetings, and specific 4-H project curriculum. Air Force installation Child and Youth Program professionals work hand-in hand with experienced 4-H Extension Educators to provide an array of diverse training topics, 4-H resources, and curriculum as well as technical support through the Land Grant University System. A Webinar training was developed and conducted by the University of Georgia that detailed the 4-H National Youth Science Day experiment - Maps and Apps. They provided resources and shared program ideas to help Air Force Youth Programs staff execute an effective and meaningful learning experience for military youth. Texas A&M University offered a webinar to Air Force Youth Programs staff on Building 4-H Partnerships. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest?In collaboration with Kansas State University, project staff members develop and produce on annual report on the accomplishments of the 4-H Air Force Partnership. The report includes snapshots of 4-H club programs from Air Force Bases around the world, testimonials from youth, parents and staff involved in the 4-H programs, and articles about special projects. The report is available on the 4-H Military Partnership website and is disseminated to Extension 4-H Military Liaisons, Air Force Child and Youth Programs and 4-H National Headquarters to be shared with stakeholders and participants. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The 4-H Air Force partnership provides a variety of opportunities for Air Force youth to gain valuable life skills, develop leadership abilities, and engage in meaningful contributions in their community as well as the military community as a whole. Youth demonstrate their leadership and service learning skills in 4-H clubs on Air Force bases and in teen camping programs designed for youth of Air Guard and Air Force Reserve service members. Air Force Youth Programs staff demonstrate knowledge and skills gained in 4-H Extension trainings by being leaders of 4-H clubs in their child and youth programs. Air Force youth gain leadership, citizenship, and life skills through 4-H opportunities supported by Land Grant University Extension Youth Development Professionals. Three universities, North Carolina State University, University of Georgia, and Texas A&M University supported youth and staff in Air Force Youth Programs by providing training and technical assistance on 4-H clubs, projects, curriculum, and service learning. They also supported teen leadership camps during the summer. 1) Provide funding to State 4-H Military Liaisons for 4-H Military Partnership Grants to support 4-H clubs on military bases and support children, youth and families of National Guard and Reserve members in communities. Kansas State University (KSU) successfully managed numerous sub-awards to Extension 4-H Military Liaisons for the 4-H Military Partnership Grant program over the five years of this 4-H/Air Force partnership. This program is a collaboration of U. S. Department of Agriculture, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 4-H National Headquarters, Army Child, Youth and School Services, Air Force Child and Youth Programs, and Navy Child and Youth Programs. Forty-six states participated in this collaborative grant program through their Land Grant University. Sixty-three Air Force Bases world-wide benefited from the 4-H Military Partnerships Grant Program. 4-H Clubs were established on Air Force bases with more than 16,500 Air Force youth enrolled in the clubs on Air Force Bases each year. Air Force Youth are mastering knowledge, developing new skills and attitudes through various 4-H projects, and experiencing belonging through their club programs. They are connecting with their community and learning how to give back to others through service learning projects. 2) Provide logistical support for youth programming opportunities including contracting the site, providing transportation and meals, and arranging for AV equipment. Eighty youth participated in the youth program opportunity around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at the National 4-H Conference Center. Youth gained citizenship and leadership skills as a result of participating in the opportunity as well as increasing their knowledge in scientific fields. 3) Provide funding to support the development and printing of an annual Air Force report outlining the achievements and successes of the 4-H Military partnership. The Aim High report was developed and printed at KSU each year of the project. The report included vignettes from the Air Force Bases on their 4-H clubs and projects as well as articles on special projects with 4-H and Air Force. 4) To sub-contract with North Carolina State University to coordinate the Air Force FitFactor and FitFamily programs and provide technical assistance to bases for 4-H programming. As a result of the programming provided by North Carolina State University (NCSU) to the 4-H Air Force Partnership Project, the USAF FitFamily program expanded to include a Living Fit portion to the website. Participants in Living Fit reached personalized weight loss goals through proper nutrition and balanced activity by using tools and resources on how to achieve selected milestones. FitFamily participants increased healthy lifestyles through family fitness and proper nutrition. Participants learned the impact family activities can have on the wellbeing of youth and teens. In addition, youth were involved in a variety of fitness and nutrition activities in AF Youth Programs that support the 4-H Mission Mandate for Healthy Living, including 4-H gardening clubs, cooking clubs, healthy recipe contests, and much more. NCSU coordinated efforts to support Air Force teen leadership programs that included: Youth of the Year, Air Force Teen Council, Joint Services Teen Council, and Air Force Youth Camping programs. Air Force Teen Council members gained knowledge and skills through leadership training and guidance in order to work effectively with council members in their respective regions, share issues with AF senior leaders and develop programs to provide additional opportunities for military teens and families. 5) To sub-contract with the University of Georgia provide technical assistance to bases for 4-H programming and support Air Reserve activities for youth and families. The objective was moved to the Texas A&M University. As a result of programming provided by Texas A&M University, Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) teens gained leadership skills and service learning experience through participation in the Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Council, Yellow Ribbon events and ANG/AFR Teen Leadership Summits. Through the Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Council, teens identified issues faced by geographically dispersed military families in order to understand the unique needs, build community support and develop appropriate teen projects to enhance and increase the quality of life programs for military youth. 6) To sub-contract with the University of Georgia to facilitate a variety of 4-H and Air Force Projects. As a result of the programming provided by the University of Georgia (UGA), the 4-H National Youth Science Day experiment, Maps and Apps, was another huge success at Air Force Youth Programs. Air Force Youth Programs staff executed effective and meaningful learning experiences for military youth due to the webinar that was developed and conducted for Air Force Youth Programs staff by UGA. The webinar detailed the 4-H NYSD experiment, provided resources and shared program ideas. UGA was responsible for the planning, logistics and implementation of the Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard (AFR/ANG) Teen Leadership Summits. Participants in the teen camps gained knowledge and skills on healthy lifestyles though the Comprehensive Fitness Model. Participants identified attributes of the four pillars of wellness: social, mental, physical and spiritual. UGA also assisted Air Force Youth Programs with 4-H technical assistance and provided training, resources and support to United States Air Force Europe installations. Youth Programs staff on bases in Europe, Korea, and Japan gained knowledge and skills in establishing and maintaining 4-H clubs and 4-H projects through trainings developed by UGA in conjunction with the University of Florida and the University of Alaska. Youth on bases overseas are able to gain leadership and life skills through participation in 4-H clubs and projects and are able to continue their involvement in 4-H when they are relocated to a stateside base. This opportunity supports consistency and predictability in the lives of military connected youth who move often.
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Progress 09/01/13 to 08/31/14
Outputs
Target Audience: Air Force youth and Air Force Youth Programs staff are the target audience for the 4-H/Air Force Partnership Project. Military youth are at increased risk as they face the challenges of having parents deployed to dangerous places, and moving often. The stresses of reunion and reintegration are as difficult, if not more so, than deployment. Youth of Air Guard and Reserve are included in the target audience. 4-H provides consistency and predictability in their lives and quality programming at a time when it is greatly needed. Youth have opportunities to belong to 4-H clubs and participate in camping experiences. These opportunities develop leadership, citizenship, and life skills for military connected youth. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Through the 4-H Military Partnerships Grant program, 4-H training is offered to Air Force Youth Programs staff members by Land Grant Univesity Extension 4-H faculty based on the training needs of the Air Force bases. Air Force installation Child and Youth Program professionals work hand-in-hand with experienced 4-H Extension Educators who provide an array of diverse training topics, 4-H resources, and curriculum as well as technical support through the Land Grant University System. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? Project staff members develop and produce an annual report on the accomplishments of the 4-H Air Force Partnership. The report includes snapshots of 4-H club programs from Air Force Bases around the world, testimonials from youth, parents, and staff involved in the 4-H programs, and articles about special projects. The report is available on the 4-H Military Partnership website and is disseminated to Extension 4-H Military Liaisons, Air Force Child and Youth Programs, and 4-H National Headquarters to be shared with stakeholders and participants. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The 4-H Air Force partnership provides a variety of opportunities for Air Force youth to gain valuable life skills, develop leadership abilities and engage in meaningful contributions in their community as well as the military community as a whole. Youth demonstrate their leadership and service learning skills in 4-H clubs on the base. Air Force Youth Programs staff demonstrate knowledge and skills gained in 4-H Extension trainings by being leaders of 4-H clubs in their child and youth programs. Air Force youth gained leadership skills and healthy living habits through several opportunities supported by the Land Grant University Extension Youth Development Professionals. 1) Provide funding to State 4-H Military Liaisons for Military 4-H Club Grants to support 4-H clubs on military bases and support children, youth and families of National Guard and Reserve members in communities. Kansas State University (KSU) successfully managed eleven sub-awards to Extension 4-H Military Liaisons for the 4-H Military Club Grant project. The Military 4-H Club Grant Program is a collaboration of U. S. Department of Agriculure, National Institute of Food and Agriculture, 4-H National Headquarters, Army Child, Youth and School Services, Air Force Child and Youth Programs, and Navy Child and Youth Programs. There were 46 sub-awards to Land Grant Universities through the collaborative program. Sixty-three bases world-wide have been impacted by the Military 4-H Club Grant Program. There were 239 4-H Clubs established on Air Force bases with more than 16,500 Air Force youth enrolled in the clubs on Air Force Bases. More than 3,800 Air Force Youth are enrolled in 4-H clubs located off installations. Air Force Youth are mastering knowledge, developing new skills and attitudes through various 4-H projects, and experiencing belonging through their club programs. They are connecting with their community and learning how to give back to others through service learning projects. 2) Provide logistical support for youth programming opportunities including contracting the site, providing transportation and meals, and arranging for AV equipment. Eighty youth participated in the youth program opportunity around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at the National 4-H Conference Center. Youth gained citizenship and leadership skills as a result of participating in the opportunity as well as increasing their knowledge in scientific fields. 3) Provide funding to support the development and printing of an annual Air Force report outlining the achievements and successes of the 4-H Military partnership. The Aim High report for 2013 was developed and printed at KSU. “Putting into Practice the Essential Elements of 4-H Youth Development” was the sub-title of the Aim High report. The report included vignettes from the bases on their 4-H clubs and projects as well as articles on special projects with 4-H and Air Force. 4) To sub-contract with North Carolina State for the services of a Youth Development Extension Professional to coordinate the Air Force FitFactor and FitFamily programs and provide technical assistance to bases for 4-H programming. As a result of the programming provided by North Carolina State University (NCSU) to the 4-H Air Force (AF) Partnership Project, the USAF FitFamily program expanded to include a Living Fit portion to the website. Living Fit helps participants reach personalized weight loss goals through proper nutrition and balanced activity by providing tools and resources on how to achieve selected milestones. FitFamily encourages family fitness and proper nutrition to increase healthy lifestyles and the impact family activities can have on the wellbeing of youth and teens. In addition, youth were involved in a variety of fitness and nutrition activities in AF Youth Programs that supported the 4-H Mission Mandate for Healthy Living, including 4-H gardening clubs, cooking clubs, healthy recipe contests, and much more. NCSU coordinated efforts to support Air Force teen leadership programs that included: Youth of the Year, Air Force Teen Council, Joint Services Teen Council, and Air Force Youth Camping programs. Air Force Teen Council members received leadership training and guidance in order to work effectively with council members in their respective regions, share issues with AF senior leaders and develop programs to provide additional opportunities for military teens and families. 5) To sub-contract with the University of Georgia for the services of a Youth Development Extension Professional to serve as the Air Reserve Component specialist to provide technical assistance to bases for 4-H programming and support Air Reserve activities for youth and families. The objective was moved to the Texas A&M University. As a result of programming provided by Texas A&M University (TAMU), Air Force Reserve (AFR) and Air National Guard (ANG) teens gained leadership skills and service learning experience through participation in the Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Council, Yellow Ribbon events and ANG/AFR Teen Leadership Summits. Through the Air Force Reserve Teen Leadership Council, teens identified issues faced by geographically dispersed military families in order to understand the unique needs, build community support and develop appropriate teen projects to enhance and increase the quality of life programs for military youth. 6) To sub-contract with the University of Georgia for the services of a Youth Development Extension Professional as the Special Projects Specialist to facilitate a variety of 4-H and Air Force Projects. As a result of the programming provided by the University of Georgia (UGA), the 4-H National Youth Science Day (NYSD) experiment, Maps and Apps, was another huge success at Air Force Youth Programs. UGA developed and conducted a webinar for Air Force Youth Programs staff that detailed the 4-H NYSD experiment, provided resources and shared program ideas to help AF YP staff execute an effective and meaningful learning experience for military youth. UGA was responsible for the planning, logistics and implementation of the Air Force Reserve/Air National Guard (AFR/ANG) Teen Leadership Summits. These teen camps focused on healthy lifestyles though the Comprehensive Fitness Model and encouraged participants to identify attributes of the four pillars of wellness: social, mental, physical and spiritual. UGA also assisted Air Force Youth Programs with 4-H technical assistance and provided training, resources and support to United States Air Force Europe installations.
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Progress 09/01/12 to 08/31/13
Outputs
Target Audience: Air Force youth and Air Force Youth Programs staff are the target audience for the 4-H/Air Force Partnership Project. Military youth are at increased risk as they face the challenges of having parents deployed to dangerous places, and moving often. The stresses of reunion and reintegration are as difficult, if not more so, than deployment. Youth of Air Guard and Reserve are included in the target audience. 4-H provides consistency and predictability in their lives and quality programming at a time when it is greatly needed. Youth have opportunities to belong to 4-H clubs and participate in camping experiences. These opportunities develop leadership, citizenship and life skills for military connected youth. Changes/Problems:
Nothing Reported
What opportunities for training and professional development has the project provided? Through the Military 4-H Club Grant, 4-H training is offered to Air Force Youth Programs staff members by Land Grant University Extension 4-H faculty based on the training needs of the Air Force bases. Topics may include experiential learning, essential elements of 4-H youth development, the basics of starting and maintaining 4-H club programs, and/or specific 4-H curriculum projects. Web-based training was provided for Air Force Youth Programs staff to enable them to be effective facilitators for the 4-H National Youth Science Day Experiment – EcoBot Challenge. How have the results been disseminated to communities of interest? In collaboration with Kansas State University, project staff members develop and produce on annual report on the accomplishments of the 4-H Air Force Partnership. The report includes snapshots of 4-H club programs from Air Force Bases around the world, testimonials from youth, parents and staff involved in the 4-H programs, and articles about special projects. The report is available on the 4-H Military Partnership website and is disseminated to Extension 4-H Military Liaisons, Air Force Child and Youth Programs and 4-H National Headquarters to be shared with stakeholders and participants. What do you plan to do during the next reporting period to accomplish the goals?
Nothing Reported
Impacts
What was accomplished under these goals?
The 4-H Air Force partnership provides a variety of opportunities for Air Force youth to gain valuable life skills, develop leadership abilities and engage in meaningful contributions in their community as well as the military community as a whole. Kansas State University successfully managed ten sub-awards to Extension 4-H Military Liaisons for the Military 4-H Club Grant project. Sixty-three bases world-wide have been impacted by the Military 4-H Club Grant Program. There are more than 155 4-H Clubs that have been established on Air Force bases with more than 14,587 Air Force youth enrolled in the clubs on Air Force Bases. More than 2,144 Air Force Youth are enrolled in 4-H off installations. Air Force Youth are mastering knowledge, developing new skills and attitudes through various 4-H projects, and experiencing belonging through their club programs. They are connecting with their community and learning how to give back to others through service learning projects. As a result of the programming provided by North Carolina State University to the Air Force project, the Air Force FitFactor program continued to grow. The program also expanded to include a FitFamily component with military family members enrolled in the online fitness program. Youth were involved in fitness and nutrition activities on Air Force bases and family activities were included. These activities supported the 4-H Mission Mandate for Healthy Living. 4-H and the FitFactor program collaborated on some bases by establishing 4-H projects around fitness and nutrition and utilizing 4-H curriculum. Eighty youth participated in the youth program opportunity around Science, Technology, Engineering and Math at the National 4-H Conference Center. Youth gained citizenship and leadership skills as a result of participating in the opportunity as well as increasing their knowledge in scientific fields. As a result of the programming provided by the University of Georgia, 36 Air Force bases received 159 starter kits and over 50 Air Force Youth Programs staff members participated in the online web-based training for the 4-H National Youth Science Day Experiment – EcoBot Challenge. As a result of programming provided by Texas A&M University, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard military teens gained leadership and service learning skills through participating in the Air Force Teen Council, Joint Services Teen Council and Teen Leadership Summits. As a result of their participation in the Air Force Teen Council, teens identified issues faced by military teens to share with Air Force Leadership and developed teen projects to raise awareness and improve quality of life programs for military youth.
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Progress 09/01/11 to 08/31/12
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Kansas State University processed sub-awards to 13 states for the Military 4-H Club Grant Program. This program is a collaboration of U.S. Army Child, Youth & School Services, U.S. Air Force Airman and Family Services, U.S. Navy Child and Youth Programs, and 4-H National Headquarters. The funding supports the county 4-H staff responsible for chartering the 4-H clubs, enrolling members, training leaders and integrating these clubs into the ongoing 4-H program in the county. Kansas State University processed a sub-award to North Carolina State University for the Youth Development Extension Professional to coordinate the Air Force Youth Fit Factor program and provide technical assistance to bases for 4-H. David Brittain is the Youth Development Professional. He is also a member of the training team for the 4-H 101 trainings. Two 4-H 101 trainings for 50 Air Force Youth Programs staff members from 10 Air Force installations around the United States were held. Kansas State University also processed a sub-award to the University of Georgia for the Air Force Air Reserve Component Specialist, Brandi Mullins. A sub-award with the University of Georgia was also processed for an electronic, web-based data collection system for Air Force Airman and Family Services and leadership for the various teen opportunities in Air Force programs. The Extension 4-H staff working on the Air Force project provided leadership to the Air Force Teen Council, Joint Services Council and the Teen Leadership Camp. Kansas State University managed the logistics for 75 Air Force youth who attended a youth event at the National 4-H Conference Center. The youth attended educational classes, participated in citizenship activities and community enhancement projects. Air Force Youth had the opportunity to participate in workforce preparation experiences and identify community service projects. A sub-award was processed to New York University for development of a Personal and Work Life, Combat and Trauma curriculum for use in Air Force Airman and Family Services programs. PARTICIPANTS: Marlene Glasscock, Project Director, managed the sub-award process for the Military 4-H Club Grant program and worked in collaboration with the University's Preaward Services and the following State 4-H Military Liaisons in the states funded through this project: Candi Dierenfield, University of Alaska Fairbanks, Shannon Dogan and Russ Hill, University of California, Steve McKinley, Purdue University, Tanya Giroir, Louisiana State University, Mary Jo Williams, University of Missouri, Eric Killian, University of Nevada Reno, Charlotte Cross, University of New Hampshire, Justin Crowe, University of Tennessee, Gloria Kraft, Rutgers University, Linda Schultz, New Mexico State University, Brad Cogdill, North Dakota State University, Theresa Ferrari, Ohio State University, Kathryn Reeves, South Dakota State University. Matt McMahan, Grants Specialist assisted with the management of the grants. Fifty Air Force Youth Program staff participated in the 4-H 101 trainings. TARGET AUDIENCES: Air Force youth and Air Force Youth Program staff are the target audience for the 4-H/Air Force Partnership Project. Military youth are at increased risk as they face the challenges of having parents deployed to dangerous places, and moving often. Youth of Air Guard and Reserve are included in the target audience. 4-H provides consistency and predictability in their lives and quality programming at a time when it is greatly needed. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Thirteen sub-awards for the Military 4-H Club Grant project were successfully managed by Kansas State University. Seventy-five bases have been impacted by the Military 4-H Club Grant Program. There are more than 120 4-H Clubs that have been established on Air Force bases with more than 8,000 Air Force youth enrolled in the clubs. Air Force Youth are mastering knowledge, developing new skills and attitudes through various 4-H projects. They are connecting with their community and learning how to give back to others through service learning projects. As a result of the assignment of the North Carolina State University's Youth Development Extension Professional's assignment to the Air Force project, the Air Force FitFactor program continued to grow with 9,500 youth ages 6 - 18 registered. The program also expanded to include a FitFamily component with 17,740 military family members enrolled in the online fitness program.. Monthly newsletters were distributed to all bases and to the State 4-H Military Liaisons. Youth were involved in fitness and nutrition activities on Air Force bases and family activities were included. 4-H and the FitFactor program collaborated on some bases by establishing 4-H projects around fitness and nutrition and utilizing 4-H curriculum. 97 youth and adults participated in the youth program opportunity at the National 4-H Conference Center. Youth learned about the nation's capitol while networking and exploring common issues among military youth. Youth gained citizenship and leadership skills as a result of participating in the opportunity. As a result of the Air Force Youth of the Year Educational Program 100% of participants perceive the Youth of the Year program as valuable to them; 93% have a better understanding of being a community leader; 89% have a better understanding of US government and history; 98% feel their installation or community benefits by having them participate. One thousand two hundred eighteen Air Force youth participated in 4-H National Youth Science Day at 60 base locations. Through their participation they had hands on learning experiences with wind energy. Fifty AF Youth Program Staff learned the basics for implementing 4-H Clubs on bases through attending the 4-H 101 training. Air Force Teen youth had gained leadership, and service learning skills through participating in the Air Force Teen Council, Joint Services Teen Council and Teen Leadership Camp. As a result of their participation in the Joint Services Council, teens identified issues faced by military teens and developed joint services teen projects to raise awareness and improve quality of life programs for military youth.
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Progress 09/01/10 to 08/31/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Kansas State University processed sub-awards to 12 states for the Military 4-H Club Grant Program. This program is a collaboration of U.S. Army Child, Youth & School Services, U.S. Air Force Airman and Family Services, U.S. Navy Child and Youth Programs, and 4-H National Headquarters. The funding supported the county 4-H staff responsible for chartering the 4-H clubs, enrolling members, training leaders and integrating these clubs into the ongoing 4-H program in the county. Kansas State University processed a sub-award to North Carolina State University for the Youth Development Extension Professional to coordinate the Air Force Youth Fit Factor program and provide technical assistance to bases for 4-H. David Brittain is the Youth Development Professional. He is also a member of the training team for the 4-H 101 trainings for Air Force. Kansas State University also processed two sub-awards to the University of Georgia for the Air Force Air Reserve Component Specialist, Brandi Mullins and a Youth Development Specialist, Casey Mull. Kansas State University managed the logistics for Air Force youth who attended a youth event at the National 4-H Conference Center. PARTICIPANTS: Marlene Glasscock, Project Director, managed the sub-award process for the Military 4-H Club Grant program and worked in collaboration with the University's Preaward Services, and the State 4-H Military Liaisons in the states funded through this project. Matt McMahan, Grants Specialist assisted with the management of the grants. David Brittain, Youth Development Specialist provided training and technical assistance to Air Force staff on 4-H and led the FirFactor and FitFamily initiatives. Brandi Mullins, Air Force Air Reserve Component Specialist, provided leadership for programs for Air Force Reserve youth around the country. Casey Mull, Youth Development Specialist, provided leadership to the youth program opportunities supported by this project. TARGET AUDIENCES: Air Force youth and Air Force Youth Program staff are the target audience for the 4-H Air Force Military Partnership Project. Military youth are at increased risk as they face the challenges of having parents deployed to dangerous places, and moving often. Youth of Air Guard and Reserve are included in the target audience. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Twelve sub-awards for the Military 4-H Club Grant project were successfully managed by Kansas State University. Seventy-five bases have been impacted by the Military 4-H Club Grant Program. 4-H Clubs have been established on Air Force bases with more than 10,050 Air Force youth enrolled in 4-H clubs on and off the bases. Air Force Youth are mastering knowledge, developing new skills and attitudes through various 4-H projects. They are connecting with their community and learning how to give back to others through service learning projects. As a result of the assignment of the North Carolina State University's Youth Development Extension Professional's assignment to the Air Force project, the Air Force FitFactor program continued to grow, and expanded to include a FitFamily component. Monthly newsletters were distributed to all bases and to the State 4-H Military Liaisons. Youth were involved in fitness and nutrition activities on Air Force bases and family activities were included. 4-H and the FitFactor program collaborated on some bases by establishing 4-H projects around fitness and nutrition and utilizing 4-H curriculum. Youth gained knowledge and skills in recognizing healthy nutrition choices and the benefits of fitness activities. Seventy youth and twenty adults participated in a youth program opportunity at the National 4-H Conference Center. Youth learned about the nation's capitol while networking and exploring common issues among military youth. Air Force youth exhibited stronger group cohesion after participating in teambuilding and leadership sessions.
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