20th OG hosts warrior day challenge

By Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado, 20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs / Published May 24, 2017

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing participate in a dodgeball tournament during a warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Airmen eliminated during the dodgeball tournament performed exercises such as crunches and planks until the completion of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Fighter Wing participate in a dodgeball tournament during a warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Airmen eliminated during the dodgeball tournament performed exercises such as crunches and planks until the completion of the game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Support Squadron approach the finish line of the suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) relay race during the 20th Operation Group hosted warrior day combat challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. This event provided an opportunity for Airmen to gain a better understanding of the 20th Fighter Wing’s SEAD mission while enhancing their physical and mental fitness in a series of events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Support Squadron approach the finish line of the suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) relay race during the 20th Operation Group hosted warrior day combat challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. This event provided an opportunity for Airmen to gain a better understanding of the 20th Fighter Wing’s SEAD mission while enhancing their physical and mental fitness in a series of events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a low-crawl as part of an obstacle course during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Airmen performed low-crawls, tire flips, litter carries and trivia questions during the obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform a low-crawl as part of an obstacle course during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Airmen performed low-crawls, tire flips, litter carries and trivia questions during the obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

A scorecard is shown during a 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day combat challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Throughout the warrior day, Airmen received points based on the amount of wins accumulated at various obstacles throughout the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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A scorecard is shown during a 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day combat challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Throughout the warrior day, Airmen received points based on the amount of wins accumulated at various obstacles throughout the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Support Squadron flip a tire during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. The tire flip provided Airmen the opportunity to test their physical resiliency with increased weight provided by a rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Support Squadron flip a tire during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. The tire flip provided Airmen the opportunity to test their physical resiliency with increased weight provided by a rucksack. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rodney Foxworth-Hill, 55th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management technician, waits for an Airman to answer a trivia question as part of an obstacle course during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Foxworth-hill quizzed Airmen on fighter squadron and Air Force trivia throughout the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Rodney Foxworth-Hill, 55th Fighter Squadron aviation resource management technician, waits for an Airman to answer a trivia question as part of an obstacle course during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. Foxworth-hill quizzed Airmen on fighter squadron and Air Force trivia throughout the course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Support Squadron jog as part of the 1.5 miles suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) relay race during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day combat challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. During this final event, Airmen competed for the fastest times while participating in a simulated SEAD mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Medical Support Squadron jog as part of the 1.5 miles suppression of enemy air defense (SEAD) relay race during the 20th Operations Group-hosted warrior day combat challenge at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., May 19, 2017. During this final event, Airmen competed for the fastest times while participating in a simulated SEAD mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. -- The 20th Operations Group hosted a wing-wide warrior day May 19.

The warrior day tested Airmen’s physical and mental resiliency following operational readiness exercise Weasel Victory 17-07, which occurred May 15 to 17.

The events consisted of a dodgeball tournament, obstacle course and relay race simulating a suppression of enemy air defense mission. Throughout each event, the six player teams went head-to-head to gain the most points and earn victory.

“The event is intended to test the Airman’s physical strength, as well as their strategic skills,” said Chief Master Sgt. Tom Boslet, 20th OG superintendent. “We wanted the Airmen to experience what the OG does on a daily basis…working hard with a lot of thought and planning going into everything we do.”

The dodgeball tournament pitted Airmen from around base against each other for friendly competition. Players eliminated during the dodgeball tournament performed various exercises before being allowed to re-enter the game.

After the dodgeball tournament, participants proceeded to the obstacle course which consisted of litter carries, tire flips and Air Force trivia quizzes – all while wearing a rucksack.

During the final event, the 1.5-mile SEAD relay race, Airmen competed for the fastest times while participating in a mission where they used water balloons to simulate missiles, eliminating “enemy threats” in the form of colored barrels.

“It was a lot of fun,” said Airman 1st Class Jeannie Toro, 20th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician. “It helped give us a break from our everyday tasks especially after the exercise.”

“These events helped show us players what it means to be (an Airman) in the 20th Fighter Wing,” said Toro.