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Air Force defends Alpha Warrior Inter-Service title
September 16, 2019 — The Air Force won its second straight Alpha Warrior Inter-Service Championship over the Army and Navy Sept. 14 at Retama Park in Selma, Texas. The grueling competition saw the three, six-person teams tackling more than 30 obstacles at the Alpha Warrior Proving Ground, the same place where they competed in service-specific competitions to earn a spot in the inter-service finals Sept. 12. ... MORE

Air Force members pose for a photograph after winning the 2019 Alpha Warrior Inter-Service Battle Sept. 14, 2019, at the Alpha Warrior Proving Grounds, Selma, Texas. The Army came in second place and the Navy third place. The Air Force partnered with Alpha Warrior three years ago to deliver functional fitness training to Airmen and their families.

Airmen ‘battle’ in Alpha Warrior final; team set for inter-service showdown
September 13, 2019 — Twelve Airmen battled it out in a showdown of strength, grit and determination during the third annual Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle Sept. 12 at Retama Park, Selma, Texas... MORE

Capt. Noah Palicia attacks the rings on the Alpha Warrior Proving Ground , Selma, Texas, Sept. 9, 2019 during the Air Force Alpha Warrior Final Battle. The annual competition crowns the Air Force's top Alpha Warriors with the top three men and three women forming the Air Force Alpha Warrior Team. The Air Force partnered with Alpha Warrior three years ago to deliver functional fitness training to Airmen and their families.

Alpha Warrior final battle returns to San Antonio Nov. 17
November 5, 2018 — The 2018 Alpha Warrior Final Battle will feature the first ever inter-service competition with Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors competing Nov. 17 at Retama Park in Selma, Texas... MORE

The 2018 Alpha Warrior Final Battle will feature the first ever inter-service competition with Airmen, Soldiers and Sailors competing Nov. 17 at Retama Park in Selma, Texas.

Local first responders, U.S. Army conduct interagency CBRN exercise in San Antonio
August 30, 2018 — It wasn’t a usual night for San Antonio’s Retama Park Aug. 29. Within hours, one of the race track’s parking lots made to fit hundreds of cars was transformed into a city of tents... MORE

Spc. Corey White, a combat medic with 581st Medical Brigade out of Fort Hood, assesses a role-player’s notional injuries during a field training exercise Aug. 30 at Retama Park in San Antonio. The exercise involved military and San Antonio civilian first responders of the chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear response enterprise where they trained together as part of an interagency response exercise Aug. 22-29 in San Antonio to improve readiness and preparedness in the event of such a disaster.