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Soldiers exhibit grit to the last grasp at BOSS Strong Championship
September 26, 2017 — They didn't have to persevere for the sake of victory, and some of their bodies and minds clearly were exhausted. But for this group of Soldiers and Marines, not completing the final obstacle course was not an option... MORE

Soldiers competing in the 2017 BOSS Strong Championship stand in formation before tackling their final Alpha Warrior obstacle course of the 14-day competition at Retama Park in Selma, Texas.

Soldiers from anywhere -- BOSS Strong everywhere
September 19, 2017 — Like every competitor in the BOSS Strong Championship, Pfc. Nicholas Angelo, from Camp Humphreys, Korea, Bravo Company, 602d Aviation Support Battalion, is one of many single Soldiers from everywhere, looking to better their lives in the Army... MORE

Pfc. Nicholas Angelo, from Camp Humphreys, Korea, participating in obstacle course training at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, north of San Antonio, as part of the BOSS Strong Championship which focuses on functional fitness. The program is organized by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command's G9 Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation division to coordinate with existing facilities and outside contractors to develop the future of functional fitness.

BOSS Strong competitors keep first aid in mind
September 18, 2017 — The BOSS Strong Championship included events which enable and enhance the development of the individual Soldier and the balance and performance of the team, even when presented with a casualty on the battlefield... MORE

The BOSS Strong Championship included events which enable and enhance the development of the individual Soldier and the balance and performance of the team, even when presented with a casualty on the battlefield. World Class Athletes conducted First Aid training called "Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TC3)" and incorporated the lessons so they will contribute to the overall score of each team in the competition. Soldiers were graded in two-man teams, including their coaches, on how they perform in three basic first aid skills designed to save lives on the battlefield.

DOD's senior NCO leads BOSS Strong competitors in grueling PT workout
September 15, 2017 — The Department of Defense's senior non-commissioned officer led Soldiers competing in the first BOSS Strong Championship on a demanding one-hour physical training session Sept. 12 which would bring many to their knees... MORE

CSM Troxell address three teams in the BOSS Strong Championship and briefs them on the training they are about to receive.

First BOSS Strong Championship to shape future Soldiers functional fitness
September 14, 2017 — Teams of America's rugged professionals -- U.S. Army Soldiers from across the globe -- have converged on San Antonio from Sept. 11-24 to determine who best represents readiness, fitness, and resilience. Five teams of six Soldiers began the BOSS Strong Championship Sept. 11 at Retama Park, competing in a sequence of daily events that measure application of the five healthy aspects of Army life: physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being... MORE

Alpha Warrior riggers begin assembling a Battle Rig Aug. 28 to be used in the 2017 BOSS Strong Championship, taking place Sept. 11-24 in San Antonio, at the Fort Sam Houston Theatre.