Ellsworth gets pumped up

Staff Sgt. Otto Yan, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, and Glenn Meyer, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy commander, compete in the three-legged race segment of The Amazing Race at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 3, 2013. The event was a 3-mile course consisting of eight stations where participants had to solve clues and compete in a variety of challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio/Released)

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Ellsworth gets pumped up

Staff Sgt. Charles Abt, 28th Force Support Squadron Force Management NCO in charge, and Staff Sgt. David Bailey, 28th FSS Formal Training/PME programs NCO in charge, won The Amazing Race event at Ellsworth Air Force, S.D., May 3, 2013. First place was determined by time and the number of challenges completed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio/Released)

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Airmen scramble to solve challenges during the 28th Force Support Squadron’s The Amazing Race challenge at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 4, 2013. The 28th FSS plans to make the race an annual event that promotes fun, esprit de corps and fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)

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Airmen climb up a rock wall to complete a challenge during the 28th Force Support Squadron’s The Amazing Race at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 4, 2013. Participants had to perform challenges at the Bellamy Fitness Center, base lakes, theater, Holbrook Library, Dakota’s Club, Pride Hangar, Pine Tree Inn and Bandit Lanes bowling alley in order to complete the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)

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Airmen try to figure out clues to determine the location of the next challenge during the 28th Force Support Squadron’s The Amazing Race at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 4, 2013. Eight teams competed in the event that included eight challenges along a 3-mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)

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Airmen try to figure out clues to determine the location of the next challenge during the 28th Force Support Squadron’s The Amazing Race at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., May 4, 2013. Eight teams competed in the event that included eight challenges along a 3-mile course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Hada/Released)

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Ellsworth gets pumped up

Published May 13, 2013
By Airman 1st Class Anania Tekurio
28 Bomb Wing Public Affairs

ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. -- May is fitness month and the 28th Force Support Squadron has organized several events to promote fitness and healthy competition.

The first event to kick off fitness month was The Amazing Race, modeled after the reality based television show, that consisted of a 3-mile course of several challenges and obstacles. Eight teams of two participated in the event that tested the physical and mental endurance at a variety of locations ranging from the Bellamy Fitness Center to the base lakes. Prizes were given to first, second and third place finishers.

"It was fun," said Staff Sgt Otto Yan, 28th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer. "I watch the TV show religiously so I was excited to see what the event here was going to be about."

Upcoming events include The Strongest Man competition at the Bellamy Fitness Center, Lunchtime Dodgeball, a Scavenger Hunt and The Earth Day 10K. To find out more about these and other events, call the Bellamy Fitness Center at (605) 385-2266.