Bringing it back to basics

Members of the vehicle maintenance flight of the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron perform squat thrust as part of their routine stretches before a typical 5K run Sept. 16, 2009, at Kadena Air Base, Japan. With their three-day-a-week PT program, they incorporate a team building day every Thursday to establish camaraderie and team concepts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley)

Photo essay: Bringing it back to basics

Published Sept. 18, 2009
By Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- Though Air Force fitness standards have become more stringent, members of the vehicle maintenance flight of the 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron here aren't intimidated. They believe their dynamic fitness program, which is old-school in some ways and enterprising in others, is preparing them for success not only on their fitness tests, but also in life.

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Bringing it back to basics

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