McConnell Airman wins Regional Alpha Warrior Competition
Story by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. – Senior Airman Jeremiah Patrick, 22nd Maintenance Squadron, hydraulics systems journeyman, won the Alpha Warrior Competition Oct. 20, 2018, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri. The Alpha Warrior Competition is an obstacle course consisting of multiple intense exercises to challenge the mind and body of our service members. “After seeing the flier at the gym for Alpha Warrior, I began rock climbing and CrossFit to train because of how physically challenging the competition is,” said Patrick. Patrick was involved in many sports such as wrestling and football, before joining the Alpha Warrior program. Patrick credits these sports in helping him prepare for the competition as well. “When I’m going through the competition the one thing I have to focus on is breathing, and remember my training,” said Patrick. Patrick said he enjoys participating in Alpha Warrior because...