Engaging in close relationships, practicing gratitude, and participating in religious activities that promote spirituality are often helpful aspects of the holidays. However, the holidays may also create stressors that are unique to this time of year. (courtesy photo)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Students, mentors and staff from Air Force Reserve Command and the Society of American Military Engineers pose for a group photo at a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art/Design and Math challenge held at the Museum of Aviation Nov. 7, 2018. The STEAM challenge partnered students from Middle Georgia with 12 different mentors from Robins Air Force Base to build and launch a paper rocket, design a mission patch, solve a planet identification problem, and write a response to a message received from a planet outside the Milky Way Galaxy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Bell)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Robins Air Force Base Retiree Activity Office Director Burl Jimmerson stands in front of the RAO office in Building 767, November 13, 2018. Jimmerson took over the director position in August and is looking for additonal volunteers to help expand the RAO hours to five days a week to better accomodate the retiree community around Robins. (U.S. Air Force photo by Misuzu Allen)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Maj. Danelle McGinnis, from the Air Force Legal Operations Agency's Special victims' Counsel Division with the 78th Air Base Wing Legal Office, supports the Warner Robins community by finding many opporutnities to volunteer. She was recently selected to receive the 2018 Jefferson Award for her efforts from Macon TV station WGXA Fox 24. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jonathan Bell)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Spouses gather for a group photo at the end of their Heartlink orientation. Heartlink is a new spouse orientation which aims to increase spouse awareness of the Air Force mission, its customs, traditions, protocol, and to inform spouses of the resources and services available to assist them at Robins. (courtesy photo)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Gathering with loved ones and sharing a special meal around the table is the epitome of the holiday season, but for some it can lead to weight gain. Research shows that weight gained during the holiday season accounts for 51% of annual weight gain, meaning that the holiday pounds aren’t lost throughout the year. (courtesy graphic)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Robins’ health experts recently offered insight into the disease and the resources the base offers to help those impacted by the condition. (courtesy photo)

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. - Robins’ Diversity Council will educate the base community throughout November to help people learn about and appreciate American Indian heritage. (courtesy photo)