5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Airman 1st Class Jesse Daniel, 5th Security Forces Squadron member, catches his breath during tryouts for his squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. Daniel finished both phases of the tryouts in first place and received a final time of 50 minutes 23 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Senior Airman Brandon Lepkowski, 5th Security Forces Squadron member, completes his third lap during the first phase of tryouts for his squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. Lepkowski was a member of the 5th SFS GSC team last year and hopes to take part in the competition for 2015 in Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Airman 1st Class Jesse Daniel, 5th Security Forces Squadron member, low crawls through the grass at the McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center during tryouts for his squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. Daniel finished both phases of the tryouts first and received a final time of 50 minutes 23 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron begin the first phase of tryouts for their squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at the McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. The tryouts pushed the Airmen to their physical limits with a run in full gear, a gas mask run, pushups, pull ups, sit ups and other strength and endurance exercises.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Senior Airman Aaron Royal, 5th Security Forces Squadron member, attempts to complete his final pull up during tryouts for his squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. The tryouts pushed Royal and other 5th SFS Airmen to their physical limits with a run in full gear, a gas mask run, pushups, pull ups, sit ups and other strength and endurance exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

A 5th Security Forces Squadron patch adorns the shoulder of an Airman at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. The Airman competed for a spot on his squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team which will go head-to-head for the title of best squadron with other bases across Air Force Global Strike Command. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron begin the gas mask run phase of tryouts for their squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. Airmen who completed all phases of the tryouts with the best times were selected to compete at the GSC in Guernsey, Wyo. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Airman 1st Class Daniel D’Ambrosio, 5th Security Forces Squadron member, adjusts his plate carrier during the first running phase of tryouts for his squadron’s Global Strike Challenge Competition team at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. D’Ambrosio ran a mile and a half in his full gear and helmet before donning a gas mask for the next run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)

5th SFS Air Force Global Strike Challenge tryouts

Published July 24, 2015
By Senior Airman Stephanie Morris
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- Members of the 5th Security Forces Squadron tried out for the squadron's Global Strike Challenge Competition team at the McAdoo Sports and Fitness Center at Minot Air Force Base, N.D., July 23, 2015. The tryouts pushed Airmen to their physical limits with a run in full gear, gas mask, pushups, pull ups, sit ups and other strength and endurance exercises. The official GSC competition will be hosted in Guernsey, Wyo., and teams from both the 5th SFS and 91st SFS will compete to become the best SFS in Air Force Global Strike Command for 2015. (U.S. Air Force photos/Senior Airman Stephanie Morris)