Guardian Challenge teams reach finish line

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  • By 1st Lt. Angelic Dolan
  • Guardian Challenge Public Affairs
PETERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. (AFPN) --  Climbing, jumping, swinging from ropes and running in the summer heat, the Guardian Challenge 2006 security forces teams competed in the obstacle course portion of the competition at Schriever Air Force Base, Colo., on Aug. 16.

Teams prepared for the past several months to be physically fit enough to cross the course finish line, the competition's final event. The away teams arrived early to get acclimated to the elevation.

All of the security forces members worked as a team leaving no man behind, often carrying each other to the end.

The obstacle course tested team members' strengths as they negotiated a modified obstacle course, followed by a run that tested their endurance.

"Running after the obstacle course was definitely the most challenging part of the course," said Airman 1st Class Tom Donahue, 91st Space Wing at Minot AFB, N.D.

Security forces members were cheered on by their commanders and supporters as they crossed the finish line.

"I am proud of my 61st Security Forces members," said Maj. Allan Sacdalan, 61st SFS commander at Los Angeles AFB, Calif. "They have demonstrated vital security forces skills and accomplished the mission. One team, one fight."