Tag Archives: endurance

The Crossfit Challenge

Posted on May 21, 2012 by jtozer

Exercise is a way of life for those in the United States military. Airmen with the 633rd Force Support Squadron have taken it to the next level with their use of a workout program known as “CrossFit.” CrossFit is one …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged 633rd Force Support Squadron, Air Force, airmen, challenge, CrossFit, Defense, endurance, Exercise, gym, health, healthy, Langley, medical, military, monday, muscle, PT, service members, strength, wellness, working out | Leave a comment

Female Prisoners of War

Posted on March 5, 2012 by jtozer

By Alexandra Hemmerly-Brown, Army News Service From www.army.mil WASHINGTON, D.C. – Maj. Rhonda Cornum could see her breath when she awoke on the fourth day of ground fighting during Operation Desert Storm. It was February 1991, and the flight surgeon …
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Posted in DoD News, Women's History Month | Tagged challenge, combat, courage, Defense, endurance, endure, female, hero, History, military, POW, prisoners, service members, strength, survive, war, women | 1 Comment

Military Athletes Compete to Enter 2012 Warrior Games

Posted on February 22, 2012 by jtozer

By Rob McIlvaine, Army News Service From www.army.mil FORT BELVOIR, Va. – Wounded warriors came from as far away as the Pacific northwest to show their stuff on the track and field at Fort Belvoir, and in swimming trials at …
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Posted in DoD News, Wednesday Warfighter | Tagged competition, Defense, DoD, endurance, games, military, olympians, Olympics, strength, warfighter, warriors, Wednesday, Wounded | Leave a comment

Running With a Splash

Posted on January 10, 2012 by jtozer

By Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers From www.marinesmagazine.dodlive.mil Marines and other athletes who work out on a regular basis often experience burnout and possible injury. Breaking up normal workout regiments with cross-training exercises, like swimming, can offer relief for overworked muscles …
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Posted in DoD News | Tagged conditioning, Defense, endurance, Exercise, laps, Marines, military, physical fitness, service members, staying in shape, strength, swimming, toned, training, troops, water, working out | Leave a comment

Month of the Military Family

Posted on November 12, 2011 by jtozer

The Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Martin Dempsey, and Mrs. Deanie Dempsey deliver a message to military families during the Month of the Military Family.

Posted in Chairman's Corner, DoD News | Tagged appreciate, Chairman, children, commitment, Defense, DoD, endurance, families, family, honor, husbands, kids, military, service members, spouses, support, thanks, wives | Leave a comment