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Story and photos by Senior Airman MYA CROSBY 355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The 355th Force Support Squadron hosted the Alpha Warrior Competition July 21 at the Haeffner Fitness and Sports Center.
In April 2016, Davis-Monthan AFB was one of the 18 military installations to be selected to host the battle rig competition.
The top three male and female perform- ers received a variety of prizes such as complimentary lunch certificates for Club Ironwood and sporting goods. The winners of the battle rig will get a chance to display their talents in the next round in October at D-M.
“The winners will move on to the regional competition trying their skills against competitors from other Air Force bases in Arizona and New Mexico,” said Master Sgt. Carrie Caudill, 355th FSS fitness and sports superintendent. “Winners from the regionals will get sponsored by the Air Force Services Agency to compete in the worldwide compe- tition held in San Antonio later in the year.”
The 16 competitors raced against the clock performing multiple moves of calisthenics to include broken bars, pipe bombs and bat- tering rams, testing each participant’s skill, agility and experience.
“The fact that you are in good (shape regarding) cardiovascular and strength, does not mean that you would be success- ful going through the Alpha Warrior rig,” said Cesar Vinueza, 355th FSS fitness center manager. “The obstacle requires a great deal of grip, and forearm and bicep strength. The lower body is not allowed to be used for any of the obstacles.”
2nd Lt. Sandra Suito, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron project manager, attempts the final obstacle of the Alpha Warrior Compe- tition July 21 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The top three male and female performers received a variety of prizes such as a complimentary lunch at Club Ironwood and sporting goods.
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D-M Airmen take on Alpha Warrior Competition
Master Sgt. Kevin Sitko, 355th Medical Group training manager, performs on broken bars during the Alpha Warrior Competition July 21 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base. The top three male and female finalists will move on to the next round, the regional competition, in October at D-M.