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First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, takes on the battle ropes during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. The competition paired Airmen from Team Minot against challengers from Ellsworth, Malmstrom, Grand Forks and Offutt Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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First Lt. Stephanie Grabarczyk, 740th Missile Squadron intercontinental ballistic missile operations officer, climbs a rope during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. Gabarczyk placed third among female competitors, which earned her a chance to compete at the finals in San Antonio, Nov. 17, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight chief, works his way through the battle course during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. Douglass, who placed second among male competitors, will have an opportunity to compete at the finals in San Antonio, Nov. 17, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron flight chief, strikes a tire with a hammer during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. This competition pitted Airmen from Minot, Ellsworth, Malmstrom, Grand Forke and Offutt Air Force Bases against one another. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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Tech. Sgt. Marquesa Taylor, 5th Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy technician, pulls herself forward against a resistance band during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. Taylor, who placed first among female competitors, will have a chance to compete at the finals in San Antonio, Nov. 17, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, performs a single-handed handstand after her run during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. The competition paired Airmen from Team Minot against challengers from Ellsworth, Malmstrom, Grand Forks and Offutt Air Force Bases. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

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First Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron section commander, prepares for her attempt during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., Oct. 20, 2018. The top three male and female contestants earned a chance to compete at the finals in San Antonio, Nov. 17, 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton)

Team Minot Airmen take first in regional Alpha Warrior Competition

Published Oct. 20, 2018
By Tech. Sgt. Jarad A. Denton
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

Team Minot Airmen joined with competitors from Ellsworth, Malmstrom, Grand Forks and Offutt Air Force Bases during the 2018 Alpha Warrior U.S. Air Force Regional Competition at Minot Air Force Base, N.D. Oct. 20, 2018. The top three male and female contestants earned a chance to compete at the finals in San Antonio, Nov. 17, 2018.

First Place Female: Tech. Sgt. Marquesa Taylor, 5th Medical Operations Squadron, Minot Air Force Base - 5:10.03
First Place Male: 1st Lt. Matthew R. Ernst, 751st Missile Squadron, Minot Air Force Base - 2:25.78

Second Place Female: 1st Lt. Ryann Anderson, 705th Munitions Squadron, Minot Air Force Base - 5:24.47
Second Place Male: Master Sgt. Kyle Douglass, 891st Missile Security Forces Squadron, Minot Air Force Base - 3:19.87

Third Place Female: 1st Lt. Stephanie Grabarczyk, 740th Missile Squadron, Minot Air Force Base - 5:56.60
Third Place Male: Staff Sgt. George Altosino, 341st Civil Engineer Squadron, Malmstrom Air Force Base - 3:31.62