Deadlift contenders raise the bar pound by pound
May 16, 2016 — Status of Forces Agreement members and Japanese off-base residents competed in the 2016 Deadlift Competition at the IronWorks Gymnasium here Saturday.Broken up by gender and weight class, this competition gave participants a chance to showcase their physical strength, dedication to fitness and drive to win.“Powerlifting is an area that helps with MORE
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H&HS service members run 240 miles, honor Marine Corps 240th birthday
November 10, 2015 — Marines and sailors from Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron participated in a Marine Corps birthday relay run at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Nov. 9-10, 2015.Approximately 80 participants ran three miles each in a 20 hour period to culminate a total of 237 miles before the squadron commanding officer and sergeant major led the MORE
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Sergeant Major has unstoppable motivation
August 19, 2013 — While motivation is a trait that most Marines have, it is an attribute that stands out in some Marines more than others.According to Sgt. Maj. Peter W. Ferral, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron sergeant major, his motivation started from birth.“I come from a Marine Corps family. My father was a Chief Warrant Officer 4 and he spent close to 34 MORE
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Col. Mahoney hosts final PT with 'Ready Group'
May 24, 2013 — Col. Christopher J. Mahoney, Marine Aircraft Group 12 commanding officer, hosted a motivational run here for all of MAG-12 and subordinate units, May 24, 2013.The motivational run had all members of MAG-12 present, which totaled 2,035 Marines. “To get 2,000 people at one place at one time and look out over all the Marines is really gratifying and MORE
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