Reservists honor fallen in Murph Challenge
Capt. Sterling Broadhead, logistics readiness officer in the 67th Aerial Port Squadron, completes a pushup during the annual Murph Challenge in the Hess Fitness Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 3rd.
Reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing begin a one-mile run during the annual Murph Challenge in the Hess Fitness Center at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, June 3. The challenge is traditionally done on Memorial Day in honor of service members who were killed in action.
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Several reservists from the 419th Fighter Wing participated in the Murph Challenge June 3 to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
The challenge is named after Navy Lt. Mike Murphy, a SEAL killed in action during Operation Red Wings. Traditionally done on Memorial Day, the challenge consists of a one-mile run followed by 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, 300 air squats, and another one-mile run.
“We hold events like this to recognize that we serve for a deeper purpose,” said Senior Master Sgt. Justin Adams, 419th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron first sergeant, and challenge organizer. “We’re not just here for a paycheck, to gain rank, or to put a medal on our chest. We’re here for a bigger purpose and this event reminds us of that.”
While the Murph is known as an extremely difficult workout, all participants successfully completed the challenge.