Single Airmen Initiative

Airmen from Davis-Monthan Air Force Base prepare to ascend a rock climbing wall during an event held by the Single Airmen Initiative program in Tucson, Ariz. March 31. The program is targeted to single active-duty or reserve officers and enlisted members without dependants. However, the program is open to all patrons authorized to use the 355th Force Support Squadron programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christine Griffiths)

SAI offers low-cost activities to single Airmen

Published June 6, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Betty R. Chevalier
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. - -- Outdoor Recreation here is giving Airmen an opportunity to participate in outdoor activities around Arizona through the Single Airmen Initiative program.

SAI is an Air Force-wide program that allots each base a set amount of money during phases to provide Airmen an opportunity to have fun at a low-cost.

There are 4 phases in year, said Jennifer States, 355th Force Support Squadron Outdoor Recreation programmer. Each phase is about three months long.

SAI offers a large variety of activities to include horseback riding, tandem skydiving, pilot flight training, rock climbing, kayaking and more. SAI is designed to meet the needs and interests of the Airman community.

"Our most popular event is skydiving," States said. "There is always a waiting list for skydiving, so that is our most common activity."

The program targets single, active-duty or reserve, officer or enlisted members without dependents. However, the program is open to all patrons authorized to use FSS programs.

The SAI program is held year round with different activities to accommodate the seasons. Outdoor Recreation tries to offer at least one event per month.

For more information about the SAI program, contact Outdoor Recreation at 228-3736.