Getting Down and Dirty at The Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses in the military, depending on the location and type of obstacles presented, can be mentally challenging, physically taxing, an a whole lot of fun.  For people who do it for the first time, it is a way to discover that they can overcome mental and physical barriers that they never thought they could overcome.  I told two of the platoons today prior to leaving Forest Hill Station that they were about to learn what true teamwork meant.  "On Sunday, you arrived as individuals.  Today you will be a team, because what you are about to do cannot be done alone.  You will depend on the people to the right and to the left to give you a hand up.  And as you receive, you will give, as you offer your hand to help your buddies," I said.  And that's exactly what they did.  I saw Recruits that fought their doubts and accepted that hand up, overcoming, and succeeding. Individuals became teams, and bonds were created. It was for me a justification of why I chose to come to work for this organization.  It was an honor to be a part of seeing these defining moments for them.

So, it's pictures you want, so here are some selects from today's events.  Enjoy!

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