MARINE CORPS AIR STATION IWAKUNI, Japan -- Another Commander’s Cup challenge is in the books after Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 took first in the Aqua Fitness Feud at the outdoor pool here Aug. 20.
The Commander’s Cup Challenge is open to different units here to compete in various events, which in turn lead to a unit receiving the Commander’s Cup.
With the Aqua Fitness Feud complete, there are only three events left before a champion is crowned once again. MWSS-171’s recent victory in the Aqua Fitness Feud earned them 30 points toward their overall score and puts them well ahead with a total of 465 points.
Logistics came in second, earning 27 points to their overall score and bringing it to 142, while Combat Logistics Company 36 earned 25 points for third with an overall score of 379.
The Aqua Fitness Feud was as basic a challenge as they come, with the overall purpose being a fun way to compete and build camaraderie between units.
“Basically what we were doing was a 50 meter swim, and it was basically a test of endurance and knowledge,” said Cpl. Isiah Fagins, competitor with MWSS-171.
The endurance was expected of the participants; however, they did get a little help with the knowledge.
“They got a study guide a couple of weeks before (the challenge), and the event was on nutrition exercise and fitness,” said Barbara Roman, health promotions fitness coordinator with Marine Corps Community Services here.
Rather than having the event at the indoor pool, it was held at the outdoor pool due to the good weather. “We chose the outdoor pool cause it’s summer,” said Roman. “We wanted to be in the outdoor environment because we try to mix it up with indoor and outdoor events.”
With two events remaining before the Gladiators challenge, MWSS-171 is in first with 465 points followed by CLC-36 with 379, and in third is Operations with 300.
It is still anyone’s game to win with the next few events as well as the Tuesday Tune-ups.
The next event to earn points for your unit is the Tuesday Tune-Up on Sept. 14 followed by the Goodwill Iwakuni Triathlon Sept. 19.
The Commander’s cup will wrap up with the Gladiators event Oct. 22. For more information on events, event times or just general information, contact Health Promotions at 253-5051.