Tag: Backdraft

D-Day – The Greatest Generation

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D-Day (June 6, 1944)

D-Day:
D-Day was the Allied plan to launch a massive invasion of Nazi-occupied France, opening a second front in Europe to relieve pressure on the Soviet Union in the east and hasten the defeat of Nazi Germany. The Allies aimed to break out of Normandy, liberate France, and advance toward Germany, ultimately ending the war in Europe.
Phases:
1. Airborne Assault: Shortly after midnight, thousands of paratroopers dropped behind enemy lines to disrupt German defenses.
2. Bombardment: Pre-dawn air and naval attacks targeted German coastal fortifications.
3. Amphibious Landings: From 6:30 AM, Allied troops landed on five beaches (Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno, Sword). Fierce fighting occurred, especially at Omaha Beach.
4. Beachhead Establishment: By the end of the day, the Allies had secured footholds on all beaches, though not all objectives were met.

Casualties:
– Allied: About 4,414 killed on D-Day (over 10,000 casualties including wounded/missing).
– German: Estimated 4,000–9,000 killed or wounded.
– Civilians: Around 3,000 killed.

Significance:
The Normandy invasion was a turning point in World War II, marking the start of the liberation of Western Europe and placing immense pressure on German forces. Elaborate deception plans misled the Germans about the invasion’s location, and extensive planning ensured the Allies achieved surprise and established a crucial foothold in France.

WARMUP:
– Mosey around the parking lot to the cinder block storage
– Mosey with a cinderblock to the bleachers
– SSH X20
– Windmill X10

THE THANG:
Phase 1 “Overlord”
• 1944m Run = ~1.2 miles = scale up to 5 laps on the track
Phase 2 “Airborne Drop”
• 60 Coupon BO Rows
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 3 “Omaha Beach
• 100yd Bear Crawl
• 100yd Crawl Bear
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 4 “Utah Beach”
• 60 Merkins
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 5 “Gold Beach”
• 60 Coupon Swings
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 6 “Sword Beach”
• 60 Overhead Press
• Run ¼ mile
Phase 7 “Juno Beach”
• 60 Flying Squirrels
• Run ¼ mile

Maximus and Splinter were the only two to finish. Everyone else had to skip the last 1/4 mile due to time (not because we were smoked).

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Loops of Clebourne

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Minnow Pond is one of the premier AOs in the Fort. Thanks to NASA for his leadership. YHC was honored to Q the workout and bring some pain to start the day. In addition, I wanted to bring a heartfelt message to the men as I am grateful to be their brother.

WARMUP:

No warmup. Pledge then 5 burpees
THE THANG:

Run Clebourne loops with 5 stops. Remove a stop for each loop the start over again when 5 loops have been completed.

Stop 1 – 5 burpees
Stop 2 – 10 merkins
Stop 3 – 15 Monkey Humpers
Stop 4 – 20 dips
Stop 5 – 25 Big boys

COT:

Strong COT this AM! Prayers and praises all around.

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Return of the buckets

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Six young men enjoyed running thru Kingsley this morning, picking exercises out of three different buckets spread out around the campus. The required number of burpees was achieved and there was little complaining.

Prayers for graduates, travel for families coming to town, C Kasum is moving a kid to Pensacola. Big weekend.

Don’t forget about the lawn mowing at the Care Center and Thursday night Bethel Shelter meal is coming up.

Aye

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Guess who’s back…back again

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WARMUP: pledge to the flag and disclaimer
THE THANG: on the corner of downtown, instructions were given for the .5 mile loop.
– merkins with a shoulder tap at the top (15) in corner one where we were at
– At the 4 corners bottom of the hill we did CDD (20)
– Ran up the hill at 75% sprint and flutters in the “smooth” parking lot at the top (25 double count)
– Ran to print shop for 5 pull ups
– Ran back to start…6 loops minimum was the goal.
MARY: just a bit
ANNOUNCEMENTS: newsletter with tortoise and the hare
COT: did it!

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Triangle of pain- Not a Diamond

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WARMUP: Mosey and stop three times -exercises
THE THANG:” Triangle of pain” 1. ABs, 2. Shoulders and 3. shoulders (7 exercises at each stop x 20 reps each time around. Most made two full trips all 7 exercises x 20
MARY: Sprints for those able
ANNOUNCEMENTS: see newsletter
COT: Message was
” The Power of the Mind”
To be an overachiever you have to be an over believer!
If you are Positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles.

Prayers for a few

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Ab destroyer

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WARMUP: SSH, low slow squats, MNC

THE THANG: Grab a rock, 5 man maker buy in
5 light poles, LBC’s, X & O’s, V Up’s, HTH, Big Boys round of 20, 15, 10 & 5

MARY: She was in the car with <@USBP08L1G>

ANNOUNCEMENTS: Prayer and a praise from everyone

COT: Flutters

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Skip Joyfully

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WARMUP:
SSH – 20 IC
• Imperial Walkers – 15 IC
• Windmills – 10 IC
• Arm Circles – 10 fwd / 10 rev
• Hillbillies – 15 IC
• Mosey (~1/4 mile loop or parking lot lap)
THE THANG:
Part 1:
Partner Dora (10 minutes)

Pairs of 2. One partner does the exercise, the other runs ~50 yards and back.

Cumulative Reps per team:
• 100 Carolina Dry Docks
• 200 Step Lunges (single count)
• 300 Flutter Kicks (4-count)

Part 2:
3 Rounds – AMRAP style (~15 mins)
(As Many Rounds As Possible – move at your pace for 5 minutes per round)

Round 1:
• 10 Merkins
• 15 Squats
• 20 Flutter Kicks (4-count)
• Broad Jump 40 yards and back
Round 2:
• 10 Incline Merkins (on curb or bench)
• 15 Lunges (each leg)
• 20 LBCs
• Skip ~20 yards, jog back
Round 3:
• 10 Carolina Dry Docks
• 15 Standing calf raises
• 20 American Hammers (4-count)
• Mosey ~10 yards, jog back

Rest 1 minute between rounds.

MARY:
No time
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Tortoise and Hare
Busy Summer
COT:
Show to know

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10-20-30 for Bass’s Bday

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WARMUP: Mosey then SSH (57 times for Bass’s bday), windmill, imperial walkers, hillbilly walkers, moroccan nightclub, and cherry pickers.
THE THANG: Started off on benches – 2 sets, 10 each – step ups, inclined merkins, and dips. Mosey to wall – wall sits while bear crawling 2. Mosey to light poles where we did 10-20-30 of each exercise utilizing 3 light poles with runs between. Exercises were lunges, Carolina dry dock, squats, LBCs. Hit the wall again for more walls sits and bear crawls and then mosey back to Mary.
MARY: Gas pumper, American hammers, peter pointers, Freddy mercury, box cutters, and superman’s.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: Read the newsletter
COT: Prayers and praises

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