Running with determination

Airmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron participate in the running portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Participants ran almost two miles with and without gas masks while wearing Kevlar helmets and vests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Determined to win

Staff Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 509th Security Forces Squadron, competes in the running portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Participants ran almost two miles with and without gas masks while wearing Kevlar helmets and vests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Figuring it out

Staff Sgt. Richmond Chung, 509th Security Forces Squadron, competes in the land navigation portion of the Air Force Global Strike Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Of those competing, seven will be chosen to represent Whiteman during the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Figuring it out

An Airman from the 509th Security Forces Squadron competes in the land navigation portion of the Air Force Global Strike Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Of those competing, seven will be chosen to represent Whiteman during the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Finishing strong

Tech. Sgt. Roy Chavez, 509th Security Forces Squadron, keeps time as Senior Airman Joseph Robin, 509th SFS, finishes the running portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Participants ran almost two miles with and without gas masks while wearing Kevlar helmets and vests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Firing for perfection

Airmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron are briefed prior to participating in the land navigation portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. The land navigation portion was one of six components including a mental challenge, physical training, weapons qualification and a written test. Each Airman wore a Kevlar helmet and vest during all events. Of those competing, seven will be placed on the challenge team to represent Whiteman Air Force Base at the Air Force Global Strike Challenge in November at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Firing for perfection

Senior Airman Robin Joseph, 509th Security Forces Squadron, fires his M4 during the combat arms portion of the Air Force Global Strike Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Seven security forces Airmen will be selected to compete with Airmen from various security forces squadrons from various wings within the command in the second annual Global Strike Challenge at Barksdale Air Force Base Nov. 5-7. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Firing for perfection

Airmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron fire their M4s during the combat arms portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Seven selectees will be chosen to represent Whiteman Air Force Base at the second-annual Global Strike Challenge at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. Nov. 5-7. The team will compete against participating security forces squadrons from across the command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Firing for perfection

Staff Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 509th Security Forces Squadron, competes in the combat arms portion of the Air Force Global Strike Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Of those competing, seven will be chosen to represent Whiteman during the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Getting ready for action

Airmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron gather equipment before participating in the combat arms portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept 21. Of those competing, seven will be placed on the challenge team to represent Whiteman Air Force Base at the Global Strike Challenge in November at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson)

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Pushing it to the limit

Senior Airman Angel Madrigal, 52nd Security Forces Squadron, completes the final lap of the running portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Participants ran almost two miles with and without gas masks while wearing Kevlar helmets and vests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Pushing it to the limit

Members from the 509th Security Forces Squadron compete in the land navigation portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Of those competing, seven will be chosen to represent Whiteman during the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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Running with determination

Airmen from the 509th Security Forces Squadron participate in the running portion of the Air Force Global Strike Command Challenge try-outs here Sept. 21. Participants ran almost two miles with and without gas masks while wearing Kevlar helmets and vests. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nick Wilson) (RELEASED)

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SFS Airmen battle it out during Global Strike try-outs

Published Oct. 3, 2011

Running with determination

Determined to win

Figuring it out

Figuring it out

Finishing strong

Firing for perfection

Firing for perfection

Firing for perfection

Firing for perfection

Getting ready for action

Pushing it to the limit

Pushing it to the limit

Running with determination