14 Jan 2010

Air Force seeking athletes for warrior games

The deadline for submitting applications to compete in the inaugural Warrior Games is Friday.Approximately 200 wounded active duty members and military veterans will compete in the Warrior Games May 10 to 14 in Colorado Springs, Colo., Defense Department officials announced Jan. 7. Air Force is seeking approximately 25 wounded warriors to

7 Jan 2010

Wright-Patterson opens CrossFit gym

Wright-Patterson hosted a ribbon cutting for one of the first fitness centers in the Air Force specifically to support CrossFit training classes January 7.CrossFit is a strength and conditioning fitness methodology that capitalizes on the theory of muscle confusion, by performing constantly varied, functional movements at high-intensity. Some of

4 Jan 2010

USAF Marathon registration opens New Year in big way

If opening day registration is any indicator, this year's U.S. Air Force Marathon is going to be the biggest by far in the event's 14-year history.Marathon officials said special New Year's Day pricing attracted more than 1,000 registered runners for affiliated events. The U.S. Air Force Marathon is Sept. 18, 2010, at Wright-Patterson Air Force

22 Dec 2009

USAF Marathon registration opens with special Jan.1 pricing

If getting fit is part of your resolution for 2010, you can ring in the New Year by signing up for the United States Air Force Marathon.Online registration for the marathon opens Jan. 1 at 12:01 a.m. To encourage early sign ups, the USAF Marathon Office is offering special discounted registration rates for the marathon and affiliated events that

17 Nov 2009

Don't let safety get lost in holiday hustle, bustle

As we prepare for the upcoming holiday season, it's easy to get lost in the hustle and bustle of the season and not think about safety. For the Air Force Safety Center, the holiday season, which runs from the day before Thanksgiving to the day after New Years, can be one of the most dangerous times of the year. Over the last five years there has

7 Oct 2009

Safety Officials Urge TDY Safety

Following two unrelated crimes in the past two months against an Air Force Materiel Command airman and civilian, AFMC safety officials are urging travelers to be alert to the potential dangers at unfamiliar locations. Earlier this year an AFMC civilian was assaulted and robbed while on temporary duty in San Antonio. Soon after, in a separate

15 Sep 2009

USAF Marathon's MAJCOM Challenge draws record-breaking participation

After first going to Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base, Texas, and then to Air Force Materiel Command, headquartered, here, the Major Command Challenge, or MAJCOM Challenge, trophy is again up for grabs at this year's United States Air Force Marathon. The MAJCOM Challenge is an Air Force-wide competition

15 Sep 2009

CSAF to attend USAF Marathon

In another historical first, Gen. Norton A. Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff, is scheduled to attend the U.S. Air Force Marathon on Sept. 19. General Schwartz's attendance marks the first time the service's most senior officer will attend the event, which is in its 13th year. The general, an avid runner, is scheduled to present trophies to the

21 Aug 2009

USAF Marathon makes history

Registration for the 13th Annual United States Air Force Marathon has exceeded last year's total participation, making this the largest field in the history of the service's largest participatory athletic event. A weekly registration release, on Fridays, shows that as of Aug. 21, 7,412 runners are registered. Last year's total Marathon registration

5 Aug 2009

ROTC Cadets Take Part in United States Air Force Marathon

Combat boots keep rhythm against the pavement as local university ROTC Cadets gear up to take part in the United States Air Force Marathon. Army ROTC Cadets from Wright State University and the University of Dayton plan to run several events over the course of marathon weekend. The marathon, half-marathon, and 10K will be held September 19, 2009,