Ball is life: 28th FSS hosts basketball tournament
By Airman Sadie Colbert, 28th Bomb Wing Public Affairs
/ Published February 04, 2016
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Senior Airman Brian Frazier, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron technician, shoots a jump shot during a 3-point competition in the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 28, 2016. The competition was a part of the 3-Day Basketball Extravaganza which included a free throw, 3-point and 4-on-4 challenge. The gym is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; for more information on events at the fitness center call (605) 385-2266. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)
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Marcus Wallace, 28th Comptroller Squadron finance technician, participates in a 3-point competition at the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 28, 2016. The competition helped to bolster morale and encourage physical activity amongst Ellsworth Airmen. The gym is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; for more information on events at the fitness center call (605) 385-2266. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)
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The 28th Force Support Squadron hosted a 3-Day Basketball Extravaganza inside the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 28, 2016. Approximately 20 Airmen participated in a three-day competition that included a free throw, 3-point and 4-on-4 competition. The gym is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; for more information on events at the fitness center call (605) 385-2266. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)
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Senior Airman Denzel Adams, 28th Force Support Squadron fitness specialist, explains the rules of a basketball free-throw competition to participants inside the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 27, 2016. The goal of the competition was to help foster morale while encouraging physical activity amongst Ellsworth Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)
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Airman 1st Class Anthony Greenwell, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron commander support staff administrator, participates in a basketball free-throw competition inside the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 27, 2016. The three-day event consisted of a free throw, 3-point and 4-on-4 competition amongst Airmen and was organized to help bolster morale and encourage physical activity on-base. The gym is open Monday to Friday from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Saturday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; for more information on events at the fitness center call (605) 385-2266. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)
ELLSWORTH AIR FORCE BASE, S.D. --
Personnel of the 28th Force Support Squadron organized a 3-Day Basketball Extravaganza in the Bellamy Fitness Center at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Jan. 27.
The event consisted of a free-throw competition, a 3-point competition and a 4-on-4 basketball game, all with the goal of encouraging physical activity as well as fostering morale amongst servicemembers.
"We want Airmen to come out and have fun," said Airman 1st Class Blanca Rios, 28th FSS services technician. "It is a good way to de-stress from work."
Rios added that it's important for Airmen to engage in physical activity and it helps them to maintain a high level of mission readiness.
The winners of the event were:
Free-throw competition:
Airman 1st Class William Sawyer, 28th Maintenance Squadron phase inspection technician.
3-point competition:
Airman 1st Class D'wayne Mackey, 28th Munitions Squadron conventional maintenance crew member.
4-on-4 basketball tournament:
Airman 1st Class Sydney Glover, 28th Operations Support Squadron intelligence analyst
Senior Airman Brian Frazier, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron structure technician
Airman Dakkaan Howell, 28th MXS financial services technician
Airman Booker Coats, 28th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron communications navigations systems.
For more information on events at the Bellamy Fitness Center, call (605) 385-2266.