After hitting the snooze one too many times this morning, YHC’s feet hit the floor at 180 mph and was out the door in about five minutes. Upon arriving at the AO, YHC knew it was going to be a good day. Scout was out on his pre-BC run and Clifford was waiting in his sprinter van. Joined by Deflator in his typical run-up fashion and Screen Door (on a slight delay), the five PAX debarked.
The Thang:
Late in the night of June 27, 2005, a four-man NAVY SEAL team inserted, via fastrope, in a saddle between Sawtalo Sar and Gatigal Sar. The operation that followed is formally known as Operation Redwings but is more notably recognized as the battle resulting in the “Lone Survivor” (Marcus Luttrell). To honor the fallen men (see table below), we completed a modified Murph.
| Name | Age | Action | Hometown |
| Navy SEALs | |||
| LT Michael P. Murphy | 29 | Part of 4-Man SEAL team, killed in an ambush | Patchogue, New York |
| SO2 Matthew Axelson | 29 | Cupertino, California | |
| SO2 Danny Dietz | 25 | Littleton, Colorado | |
| SOC Jacques J. Fontan | 36 | Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| SOCS Daniel R. Healy | 36 | Exeter, New Hampshire | |
| LCDR Erik S. Kristensen | 33 | San Diego, California | |
| SO1 Jeffery A. Lucas | 33 | Corbett, Oregon | |
| LT Michael M. McGreevy, Jr. | 30 | Portville, New York | |
| SO2 James E. Suh | 28 | Deerfield Beach, Florida | |
| SO1 Jeffrey S. Taylor | 30 | Midway, West Virginia | |
| SO2 Shane E. Patton | 22 | Boulder City, Nevada | |
| 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment | |||
| SSG Shamus O. Goare | 29 | Killed aboard the helicopter when it was shot down | Danville, Ohio |
| CWO3 Corey J. Goodnature | 35 | Clarks Grove, Minnesota | |
| SGT Kip A. Jacoby | 21 | Pompano Beach, Florida | |
| SFC Marcus V. Muralles | 33 | Shelbyville, Indiana | |
| MSG James W. Ponder III | 36 | Franklin, Tennessee | |
| MAJ Stephen C. Reich | 34 | Washington Depot, Connecticut | |
| SFC Michael L. Russell | 31 | Stafford, Virginia | |
| CWO4 Chris J. Scherkenbach | 40 | Jacksonville, Florida | |
Modified Murph:
1 mile run: All PAX departed promptly at 0530 for one-lap around lake (1/2 mile). Once first PAX (Scout) reached the starting bench, all PAX turned around and completed return trip.
100 big boy sit-ups, 200 merkins, 300 squats: Completed in 10-20-30 sets (x10). Counting duties were rotated.
1 mile run: Same format as above.
Since the PAX completely crushed the modified Murph (33 minutes total), we had time for some Mary. Ring of fire (Flutter kicks and six inches) and Captain Thor (1:4 ratio up to 4:16 of big boy sit-ups and American hammers).
Circle of Trust (COT):
Philippians 1:21 “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain.”
What if we lived with this mindset?
Ball of Man
Moleskin:
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July QuadP challenge is #TakeAVacation. 1 point for posts outside Hampton Roads (at new AOs), 2 points for first post at a Hampton Roads AO, and 3 points for first Q at a Hampton Roads AO. Cannot earn 2 and 3 point mark in same workout but could on consecutive weeks. Please record at (https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1-R0I0BO-L6Xrl4m1i8kqlbzloGbPdvRmkLwbwyASunU/edit#gid=1563258271). F3 Corporate Southeast and Big Data will confirm points.
F3HamptonRoads is about to have two new additions to the Hall of Fame (SpaceMonkey sits at 48 posts and Screen Door at 47 posts). SubMac, get the wood burner ready.
Last Highlights: Scout can run!!!!, Deflator is in a strong month (17 posts), Clifford continues to work hard and it’s obvious he is getting stronger, and lastly Screen Door has transformed the F3HamptonRoads IT resources into well-oiled machine.