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challenge victory

t victors, especially with “Now that the Marines have the
ers and a deeper pool of trophy, they can challenge or accept
from which to draw. a challenge from whomever they
well on the pushups and want,” Biringer said. “I believe the
the Marines edged us out 56th Communications Squadron has
run at the end,” Biringer already called out the victor for the
nk this helps to show the next challenge.”
drons they may be able to
guys.” To participate in the competition,
hopes all of the base’s call Biringer at the Combat PT Center
will answer the call and at 623-856-2291.
challenge this year as it
to prove who is truly the Sherri Biringer, fitness center fitness specialist supervisor, presents the squadron
uke in 2016. PT challenge trophy to Marine Sgt. Jorge Castellares, 6th ESB in the Combat PT
Center. The trophy enables the Marine detachment to call out or accept any chal-
lenge from any Air Force squadron to a squadron PT challenge.

Barkhaus pumps out a few more pushups before time runs out in an attempt to beat
his Marine opponent during the challenge. Teams from different squadrons or units
compete at the fitness center’s PT squadron challenges in a variety of PT-related
exercises.

Cpl. Dereck Rascon, 6th ESB heavy equip-
ment mechanic, sprints the final few meters
of his lap to bring the Marine team to the
finish line. Despite a close fight between the
fitness center’s team of staff and Airmen
and the Marines of the 6th ESB, the Marines
finished with the stronger performance.

nter maintenance team member, during the relay race portion of the squadron PT challenge Jemia Fournier, fitness center sport specialist, competes against a Marine to com-
plete the most sit-ups during the squadron the challenge. Teams competed during
the event by rotating through members to complete a series of exercises in the
fastest time.