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by Sgt. David Dasilma, 4th Sqdn., 10th Cav., 3rd BCT, 4th Inf. Div.
CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – When French duo, Daft Punk, wrote their 2001 smash-hit "Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" they couldn’t have had Task Force Blackjack, 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, in mind. After all, the war in Afghanistan was barely underway, let alone Operation Iraqi Freedom. However, if the same song were to come out during today, it would not be more accurate.
During this deployment, fitness has become contagious for TF Blackjack. While this shouldn’t be a surprise within an Army task force, the intensity with which Soldiers are training their bodies might be. Cross Fit, P90X, Insanity, and spin class have become regular workouts, along with good old-fashioned weight training and long-distance running.
Among TF Blackjack soldiers, fitness goals vary. Some soldiers, like Warrant Officer John Boseman, of Rock Mount, N.C., Muthanna project manager, work out to maintain their size and mass. Others, like Pfc. Michael Krowski, of Milwaukee, Wis., information management specialist, started their deployment workout regimen with a focus on weight loss.
Remarkably, Krowski has lost 40 pounds since arriving in Iraq. When asked how he accomplished such dramatic weight loss, Krowski attributed his success to adopting a new lifestyle and not just controlling bad habits.
“I think soldiers fill the void of being away from friends and family with weight training,” said Boseman, barely looking up from his Flex Magazine. “Out here they get a chance at a new beginning. They don’t have the party life around to mess [their bodies] all up.”
Maj. Norberto Menendez also leads TF Blackjack staff officer workout sessions on Thursday mornings. Once a week, staff officers participate in innovative and extreme workouts during the first 30 minute block, followed by an hour-long game of Gatorball, a variation of Ultimate Football and soccer.
“The other day, Maj. Menendez had us doing 400 meters of lunges,” claims 1st Lt. Jeffrey Wolfe, medical platoon leader.
Whether it’s P90X, Cross Fit, Insanity, or executive officer workouts, one fact remains constant: today’s TF Blackjack is most definitely harder, better, faster, stronger.
| Date Taken: | 08.13.2010 |
| Date Posted: | 08.13.2010 03:20 |
| Story ID: | 54505 |
| Location: | IQ |
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