Just a little further

Airman 1st Class Danny Rose, 728th Air Mobility Squadron, pulls a “semi” truck during the Strongman Challenge July 4, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This year Incirlik introduced its first Strongman Challenge with three weight classes and five events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

Strongman Challenge

Friends and coaches cheer on participants at the “semi” truck pull during the Strongman Challenge July 4, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This year Incirlik introduced its first Strongman Challenge with three weight classes and five events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

We can do it

Zarina Jones pulls a pick-up truck during the Strongman Challenge July 4, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Zarina was the only female participant for the competition. This year Incirlik introduced its first Strongman Challenge with three weight classes and five events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

Making the mark

Judges measure and mark the distance after a “farmer’s carry” during the Strongman Challenge July 4, 2010 Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A farmers carry consist of each arm carrying weight to and from a set point. This year Incirlik introduced its first Strongman Challenge with three weight classes and five events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

Strongman Challenge

Incirlik members cheer on competitors for the “farmer’s carry” during the Strongman Challenge July 4, 2010 Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. A farmer’s carry consist of each arm carrying weight to and from a set point. This year Incirlik introduced its first Strongman Challenge with three weight classes and five events. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Alexandre Montes)

Strongman Challenge hits Incirlik

Published July 8, 2010
By Senior Airman Alexandre Montes
39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey -- Incirlik stays fit to fight with the Strongman Challenge July 4, 2010 at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. This year Incirlik introduced its first Strongman Challenge with three weight classes and five events.