Marriage Mondays – it’s not Festivus

Come join other PAX of The Fort to discuss marriage. This isn’t a time for the airing of grievances nor a counseling session, but instead just a chance to share, learn and grow.

Time is 06:15 after workouts at The Fort’s favorite weekday spot, the fire pit at Kingsley, or Panera’s patio if it’s too cold.

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Winter is Coming…CSAUP 2023

IMPORTANT MESSAGE INCOMING……………… This holiday season, you may be indulging in a lot of cookies, pies, candy, and other calorie rich treats which is totally expected. That said, you may be looking and needing an opportunity to burn those calories in a way that’ll justify all of those cookies.

Well men…YOU ARE IN LUCK because on 12/16…that’s 12/16 we will be hosting a Winter CSAUP that will guarantee to burn some of those empty calories!

WHERE is this amazing opportunity? Why Tega Cay Elementary School of course. Please come ready to compete and push yourself in the winter CSAUP that will leave you sore but thankful!

HOW will I be able to burn these calories? Get your team of 4 for a competition that will push you physically and mentally (because there will be math).

WHAT are the Details I need to know?

Cliff Notes version: 4 man teams 12 stations of pain 2 hours AMRAMP (that’s right this will only be 2 hours of your day with maybe some coffee and cookies afterwards…maybe…)

Each team will compete against the other to see which team can get the most Points/Reps in the time allotted. (1 rep = 1 point)

The prize…..well that’s TBD but it’ll mostly be bragging rights.

WHY are we even doing this?????????? Well because we GET TO GUYS…..we GET TO!!!!!

More details to come in the next few weeks. Signup Genius link will be coming. Hope to you see you there!

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3S2T Adventure Race preblast

Looking to gauge interest for 2024
Adventure race from TheFort to Rock Hill and back. Team event.
Multiple methods of movement {ruck, run, ride, row} There will be multiple competitions during event and it always pays to be a winner.
“Competition” division & a “fun run” division will allow something for everyone.
No medal, No patch, we’re playing for RESPECT.

If you are interested let’s chat.
Olaf

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Shanking With Stang

Fellas I have been slack lately and am late getting this out. We are having our annual Dam To Dam Shanking With Stang golf tournament in a month and a half. Here’s the details I have for now. Cornerstone has been working very hard at getting a flyer together to give to businesses for sponsorships and to others you know who would like to play.
• Tega Cay Golf Course

• Friday December 8th 2023

• Range Opens At 7:30. Range balls included. 9:00 AM Shotgun Start Captains Choice format

• $100 per player/$400 team

if anyone has any questions or interest in helping out please reach out to me.  My number is +18032426670.
This is open to anybody not just your fellow Pax. More details coming out soon.

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Haunted Ruck for a good cause

🎃 Haunted Ruck II 🎃 date has been setup for Wednesday October 25th at 6:30pm;  this year I teamed up with Skeletons for St Jude to help alleviate high costs of treatments for families that are carrying the burden of pediatric cancer and the expenses.
We’ll meet at Model A at 6:30pm and promptly launch, ruck to my house and back, roughly 4 miles total. Expect 1:15 minutes or so… M’s 💃, 2.0’s 🧛‍♂️ and 4.0’s 🐕‍🦺 are welcome. We’ll mingle back at Model A for refreshments… YES, there’s a patch 👻 (Bonus points for wearing a costume 🦹‍♂️)

Come ruck/walk for a great cause.

Hope to see you there

TINSEL 🎄

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Adopt-A-Highway Last Call

October 21st: The last Litter pickup has been scheduled.

745am – Meet at Harris Street Park ( adjacent to Jackson St )

8:00 am Departure with a 9:30 am goal for Completion.

All Supplies provided.  We could use a min of 10-12 Pax (and/or Ms, 2.0s or FNGs)

We will split into 2 groups with one group heading north on US21 to Peachstand & back.  The other group will head South on US 21 to Sutton Rd ( Circle K) and back.  One mile out and one mile back.  The Southern trek is approximately two-tenths longer than the northern trek (full disclosure).

Fogerty will supply bags, reflective vests, gloves, pick-up sticks, and safety glasses.  Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that are appropriate for the event ( no open-toe shoes).

F3 will also be continuing this community service event for the next 2 years!  Plenty of time to partake if this event does not align with your schedule.

Community Service Opportunity for Pax, Friends, and Family.

Please text or DM, Fogerty with questions, concerns, or suggestions.  We are planning to put out a 2024 service calendar for  Adopt-a-Highway with all the 2024 dates scheduled for this community service opportunity.

Thank you for your continued support and encouragement.

 

 

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2024 The Fort Dam to Dam Fundraising Initiative

Every year, several of us enthusiastically participate in the Dam to Dam Relay. Wondering what that is? The Dam to Dam Relay is an exhilarating 100K team relay that stretches from Lake Murray Dam in Lexington, SC, all the way to Lake Greenwood Dam in Greenwood. This adventure involves teams of 6, 4, or 3 runners sharing a van over a span of 8-10 hours.

 

But, why do we embark on this journey? It’s for the fellowship, to push our limits, and to encouraging others to do the same. Over the past five years, our partnership with local charities has culminated in raising over $100,000, which has immensely benefitted our community. Notably, the efforts of dedicated HIM’s produced the F3 Fort Mill Community Scholarship, benefiting all three Fort Mill High Schools.

 

Now, it’s that pivotal moment when we push our limits and accelerate. We do this selflessly and with the hope we inspire others to do the same along the way. This year, our collaboration is with Bethel Shelters, and we’ll continue supporting the F3 Fort Mill Community Scholarship. Our ambitious goal is to raise $50,000 or more, with proceeds evenly split between the two esteemed organizations.

 

I urge you, each one of you, to join our noble cause. Whether you’re joining us on the run or simply want to partake in our exciting events, see below for more details:

 

  • **10/14**: Join our poker tournament at the Springfield Clubhouse from 6 pm-12 am, spearheaded by our brethren, Fogerty and Kaiser. New to this year!

 

  • **11/10**: The renowned BBQ and Bourbon event, masterminded by Cyclops, is up next. Whether you’re there for the bourbon or just for Wegmans’ mouthwatering BBQ, this event stands as a testament to our fundraising spirit.

 

  • **12/8**: Experience ‘Shanking with Stang’ by our unique, sock-misplacing, trail runner who may or may not disappear in the woods for a short period of time, Stang. A little trivia: he’s a southpaw, but only in golf go figure!

 

  • **1/27**: The highly anticipated Dam to Dam Bar 10k is up, brought to life by our inspirational HIMs: Hardwood, L-Train, Long Duck, Console, Floppy Disc, Harry Carry, and many others. This is truly an event of the year!

 

  • **2/2**: A novel addition this year is the wine dinner, curated by the retired Nathan Pusher. An excellent opportunity to treat your M’s as a thank-you for all the support they’ve rendered by letting you have the hall passes to attend these events.

 

  • Date TBD – Finally, we have skeet shooting, under the adept guidance of our brother, Change Order. Don’t fret about equipment; it’s all provided.

 

As we wrap up, remember to not only participate but also get your companies, neighbors, and family members involved. Introduce them to this thing we call F3 through our 2nd F events. If you have any questions or are interested in volunteering (as we consistently need assistance for our events), please don’t hesitate to reach out.

 

Thank you Men lets crush it this year!

YHC, Conerstone

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It’s an 80s and 90s PARTY for a Cause!

  • QIC: NASA
  • When: 10/07/2023
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

IT IS A 80s/90s PARTY!!

When: Saturday, October 7th, 6:30pm – ~9:30pm
Where: The River Place Soundstage; 1420 Convention Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29715 (Regent Park)
What:
Dust off your favorite 80s or 90s outfit to enjoy this immersive throwback retro experience raising both support and awareness for the Children’s Attention Home’s mission. There will be era themed attire and décor, live music of 80s and 90s hits, a silent auction, a flashback photo booth, unlimited food and drink (alcoholic and non), as well as inspirational stories from youth who have had their lives turned around for the better during their time at the Home.

The home is expanding in both size and capabilities! Thy have plans for building two new houses on land they’ve purchased at the top of the hill just before you enter the home existing grounds. These new homes will teach the older kids, who are aging out of the program, how to live on their own – how to cook, clean, do laundry, budget and pay bills, do basic home maintenance, and so forth. This will also open up the existing home cottages to take on more at-risk youth, which seem to be in endless supply.

It will be quite a memorable experience. The RSVP list is growing fast. Just attending will help the home further their mission, and that’s all we are asking – just come out and party! Don’t miss out, be a part of this wonderful inaugural event!

For more information, tickets, and or sponsorship information, please see the following link to the event home page:
https://sfth2023.swell.gives/

The kids at the Home need intentionality from HIMs like you!! Thank you for your time and support.

-NASA and Kaiser

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Leadership Development

Leadership Development, as defined by F3 Q Source, is the process employed
by a group to develop new leaders. While simply stated, this definition can be
challenging to execute if we wade through the world as Sad Clowns. The Fort is
rich in leaders as observed by YHC in COT, in our community and more
importantly in our homes. But similar to fitness, leadership must continually be
developed, these muscles must be challenged, or else leaders too can fall victim
to the Status Quo.

As we introduce a focus on Leadership Development or LDP in the Fort, our
goal is to build internally (Get Right) to impact externally (Live/Lead Right) and
leave a legacy (Leave Right). These core concepts written in Q Source will be
the lexicon of our efforts as we challenge ourselves to continue to grow as great
leaders and develop the next generation of leaders along the way.

The challenge is simple, the content is available but the choice to grow as a
leader is yours. The fruit of this choice has immense potential and I am confident
that the Pax of the Fort will continue to execute.

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9/11 REMEMBRANCE – 12 Year

  • QIC: Spider-Man
  • When: 09/02/2023
  • Posted In: Pre-Blast

What:  12 Year Remembrance of the events of 9/11/2001

What to bring:  30lb Ruck  If you have a sandbag, bring that too.  If you don’t have a sandbag, come anyway, we will have plenty.

Where:  NAFO/Honey Badger

Why:  We all remember the events of 9/11.  I know EXACTLY where I was and what I was doing when I received word the first plane had struck the North Tower.  It is the reason many of the Cadre I have encountered through GORUCK went into service.  Our country was rocked and we don’t honor anything without it being hard.

When:  9/2  at the Honey Badger/NAFO. 0630 START TIME  Plan on 2 hours.

 

Here it is:

North Tower/Flight 11

0846 – Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower

76 passengers + 11 crew = 87 people

Round 1: 87 total reps

  • 30 Plank Jacks
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 30 plank jacks
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 27 plank jacks
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag

Round 2:  87 total reps

  • 30 Curls
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 30 curls
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 27 curls
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag

1028 – North Tower collapsed killing >1,600 people

  • Run 1600 meters (1 mile)

Move to South Tower (Right Side of Home Bleachers)

South Tower/Flight 175

0903 – Flight 175 crashed into the South Tower

51 passengers + 9 crew = 60 people

Round 1:  60 total reps

  • 20 Bentover rows
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 20 Bentover rows
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 20 Bentover rows
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag

Round 2:  60 total reps

  • 20 Overhead Press
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 20 Overhead Press
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag
  • 20 Overhead Press
  • Top of bleachers and back with sandbag

Bonus Round:  Welles Remy Crowther aka “The Man in the Red Bandana” (see write up)

  • Boston college Lacrosse jersey # 19
    • Perform 19 Man Makers

0959 – South Tower collapsed killing >800 people

  • Ruck 800 meters

Move to The Pentagon (Football Field Endzone)

Pentagon/Flight 77

0937 – Flight 77 crashed into the Pentagon

53 passengers +6 crew = 59 people

59 total reps

  • 59 Burpees (slick)
  • Run lap
  • 59 Man Makers
  • Ruck Lap
  • 59 Big Boys (slick)
  • Run Lap
  • 59 Freddie Mercurys (slick)
  • Ruck Lap

125 people in and around the pentagon killed by the impact

  • Bear crawl 125 yards with ruck on

Move to Flight 93 (pull up bars)

Flight 93

1003 – Flight 93 crashed in a field near Shanksville, PA after passengers and crew storm the cockpit

33 passengers + 7 crew = 40 people

Round 1:  Start at the bottom of the hill

  • Bear crawl to the first tree
  • 2 Peter Parkers
  • Run to the pull up bars
  • 8 pull-ups

Round 2:  Start at the bottom of the hill

  • Bear crawl to the first tree
  • 2 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the second tree
  • 4 Peter Parkers
  • Run to the pull up bars
  • 8 pull-ups

Round 3:  Start at the bottom of the hill

  • Bear crawl to the first tree
  • 2 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the second tree
  • 4 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the third tree
  • 6 Peter Parkers
  • Run to the pull up bars
  • 8 pull-ups

Round 4:  Start at the bottom of the hill

  • Bear crawl to the first tree
  • 2 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the second tree
  • 4 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the third tree
  • 6 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the fourth tree
  • 8 Peter Parkers
  • Run to the pull up bars
  • 8 pull-ups

Round 5:  Start at the bottom of the hill

  • Bear crawl to the first tree
  • 2 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the second tree
  • 4 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the third tree
  • 6 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the fourth tree
  • 8 Peter Parkers
  • Bear crawl to the fifth tree
  • 10 Peter Parkers
  • Run to the pull up bars
  • 8 pull-ups

(Total of 40 pull ups)

1 Mile Run Finish

Move to North Tower (Left Side of Home Bleachers)

Welles Remy Crowther

On September 11, 2001, nine minutes after United Airlines Flight 175 struck the South Tower between floors 77 and 85 at 9:03 a.m., Crowther called his mother from his office at 9:12 a.m., leaving the message, “Mom, this is Welles. I wanted you to know that I’m OK.” Crowther made his way to the 78th-floor sky lobby, where he encountered a group of survivors, including a badly burned Ling Young.  Young had been one of about 200 people waiting at a bank of elevators to evacuate when the plane hit the South Tower and was one of the few survivors. Crowther, carrying a young woman on his back, directed them to the one working stairway. He escorted them 17 floors down and then returned to the 78th floor while wearing a red bandana around his nose and mouth to protect him from smoke and haze. He found another group of survivors, Crowther assisted in putting out fires and administering first aid. He then announced to that group, “Everyone who can stand, stand now. If you can help others, do so.” He directed this group downstairs as well. As occupants of the Tower headed for the street, Crowther returned up the stairs to help others. He was last seen doing so with members of the FDNY before the South Tower collapsed at 9:59 a.m.

Crowther’s body was found in March 2002, alongside several firefighters and emergency workers bunched in a suspected command post in the South Tower lobby. The New York medical examiner’s office said his body was found intact, with no signs of burns, and that authorities speculated that he was aiding the rescue effort as a civilian usher when the building collapsed. Crowther’s family was unaware of the details of his activities between his last phone call to his mother and his death, until Allison Crowther read survivors’ firsthand accounts in The New York Times of being saved by a man in a red bandana, which led to Allison meeting with the people Welles had saved.  They confirmed from photographs the identity of the man who aided them. According to survivor accounts, Crowther saved as many as 18 people following the attacks.

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