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Thunderbolt SPORTS 27June, 2016
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Story and photo by Extramural golf season
Airman 1st Class
BRANDON MAY The extramural golf season begins
June 9. Squadrons that wish to partici-
47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs Airman 1st Class Alex Foxx, 87th Flying Training Squadron aviation resource man- pate must complete and submit a letter
ager, performs a squat May 3 on Laughlin Air Force Base, Texas. Foxx is training for of intent to Jemia Fournier by May 26 at
LAUGHLINAIRFORCEBASE,Texas— an upcoming competition where he hopes to take home another first place finish. the Luke Air Force Base Bryant Fitness
The clanging of weights, thumping of tread- Center. Games will be played at 7 a.m.
mills and the aroma of sweat — all things can create better cohesion within a unit.” 1,041 pounds, an impressive performance Thursdays at Falcon Dunes Golf Course.
associated with a gym — are also things After an extended break in training, for someone just returning to the sport. The cost is $17 per golfer and cover
that describe a place one Laughlin Airman a round of golf, cart rental and range
goes to relieve stress. Foxx was nally back to his usual four- to Though it was a great performance, balls. A mandatory coaches is meeting is
ve-day a week training routine, which Foxx constantly strives for more. “Don’t 3:45 p.m. at the tness center. For more
Airman 1st Class Alex Foxx, 87th Fly- get me wrong. I was very happy with my information, call 623-856-6241.
ing Training Squadron aviation resource includes weekly meal preparation, pro- performance, but I always believe there is
manager, is a power lifter — a hobby to tein supplements and increased water room to improve and that I can lift more,” Falcon Dunes Golf
some, but a passion to him. consumption. All of this is in preparation Foxx said. Course
for the 2016 Revolution Powerlifting Syn-
Foxx rst found love for the sport as a dicate Texas Max Madness powerlifting As Foxx has already begun training The Falcon Dunes Golf Course will be
7th grader, when “power lifting was the ‘big competition. for an upcoming competition in June, he open to the public through Sept. 30. For
thing.’ Everyone was doing it.” wanted to thank the Air Force and those more information, call 623-535-9334.
On March 26, 2016, in Austin, Texas, around him for allowing him to pursue
He lifted throughout his high school the hard work paid off as Foxx stepped his passion. Bodybuilding competition
years but unfortunately had to stop soon onto the platform and got to hear his
after graduation. favorite two words as weight was added, “The Air Force has given me a perfect The 56th Force Support Squadron
“bar loaded.” platform to do whatever I have the pas- Bryant Fitness Center is featuring a
“When I joined the Air Force in 2014, I sion for. My whole squadron embraces and bodybuilding competition Aug. 20 at
had a lot going on,” Foxx said. “I was busy. Foxx went on to place first in the encourages me to lift; my fellow wingmen the base theater. Weigh-in is 11 a.m.,
I had to learn an entirely new skill-set. 165-pound weight class by going nine-for- support me every step of the way.” preliminary round is 1 p.m. and the
My weight training had to be put on hold nine on his lifts with a combined total of
for a while.” nal competition is 5 p.m. The cost is
$50 per military member and $60 per
Fortunately for Foxx, he arrived to his non-military. Register by Aug. 10 to
first duty assignment at Laughlin Air avoid the late fee. For more information,
Force Base, Texas, where he was able to de- call 623-856-6241.
velop a routine, become comfortable in his
job and even meet a fellow Airman in his Silver Wings Pool
squadron who shared the same passion.
The Silver Wings Pool is open. Luke
“The rst friend I made when I showed Air Force Base is also looking for stu-
up to Laughlin was because of lifting,” Foxx dents who are certi ed lifeguards to
said. “It builds friendships and creates work during the pool season, which
comradery, and I believe if done together, ends Labor Day Sept. 5. For more in-
formation, call Sam Harvey, Outdoor
Recreation, at 623-856-9334.
Going to
the mat …
First Lt. Clayton Gable,
right, a 2nd Space Warn-
ing Squadron supervisory
statistician, wrestles at the
Armed Forces Champion-
ships Feb. 20 at Naval Base
Kitsap, Washington. Gable
wrestled for the U.S. Air
Force Academy and con-
tinues to wrestle for the Air
Force wrestling team.
Courtesy photo
