Operational support team works to improve Airmen readiness Published Feb. 12, 2026 By Kendahl Johnson 75th Air Base Wing Public Affairs HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah -- To help Airmen sustain the high levels of fitness, resilience, and performance required to meet mission demands, the 75th Medical Group continues to expand its Operational Support Team, or OST, at Hill Air Force Base. The OST is a small, mobile group of medical and human‑performance professionals who embed with units to improve physical readiness, strengthen workplace health and safety practices, and build trusted relationships that make preventive care more accessible. Traditionally, OSTs focus on one high‑risk squadron at a time for a limited period—usually about six months—but Hill’s team is now taking a broader approach. “What’s unique about this effort is we’re shifting our focus to include the entire installation,” said Maj. Julie Bowman, OST flight commander. “We want Airmen to take advantage of the resources available to them and this new approach allows all active duty the same access that is typically reserved for the highest risk units.” The team’s new “hybrid embedment cycle” dedicates the last two weeks of each month to providing support to every unit at Hill AFB. This allows the OST to reach Airmen across a wider range of mission sets while still offering targeted, hands‑on assistance. The goal is to build resilience, improve unit readiness and mitigate risk, and enhance mission execution and operational effectiveness. Bowman said a culture of fitness starts with Airmen choosing to invest in themselves, and her team provides Airman the resources to do that. “We’ve gathered experts from across the base to provide education on topics like sleep optimization, performance nutrition, injury prevention, PFA strategies, managing testing and running anxiety, and our strength and conditioning specialists are leading workout sessions,” she said. Hill’s current team consists of two strength and conditioning specialists and a physical therapist, with additional support drawn from base helping agencies such as chaplains, mental health specialists, and the installation dietitian. They offer a wide range of classes and coaching sessions tailored to unit needs. Classes currently available for registration can be found through Hill’s Integrated Resilience Office at https://hafbipro.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/category/103206. “Whether OST is directly supporting your unit or you join us for our base-wide offerings, we’re providing the tools for all Airmen on base to improve, not just a fitness score, but their overall mental, spiritual, and physical wellness,” Bowman said.