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Alpha Warrior motivates fitness

Sara Heesen, a professional athlete with Alpha Warrior and two-time finalist on American Ninja Warrior, completes the final rungs of the Devil’s Ladder obstacle at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. Heesen comes from a strong background in both gymnastics and rock climbing. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Sara Heesen, a professional athlete with Alpha Warrior and two-time finalist on American Ninja Warrior, demonstrates an obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig before a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. Heesen teaches obstacle techniques and movements to both children and adults in Minneapolis, MN. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Sara Heesen, a professional athlete with Alpha Warrior and two-time finalist on American Ninja Warrior, demonstrates the Broken Bars obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig before a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. Heesen teaches obstacle techniques and movements to both children and adults in Minneapolis, MN. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Dorian Mosack, a professional coach with Alpha Warrior and U.S. Army veteran, keeps time for Tech. Sgt. Marshall Hunsaker, a broadcast journalist for the 910th Airlift Wing public affairs office, during a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. Mosack served in the 82nd Airborne Division from 2000-2004. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Tech. Sgt. Marshall Hunsaker, a broadcast journalist for the 910th Airlift Wing public affairs office, successfully transfers to the second portion of the Devil’s Ladder obstacle of an Alpha Warrior Battle Rig after a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. Hunsaker placed second overall during the competition. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Lt. Col. Drew Tancer, the chief of safety for the 910th AW, powers through the Cliff Hanger obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig during a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. Tancer took first place in the men’s bracket of the competition. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Lt. Col. Drew Tancer, the chief of safety for the 910th AW, swings from the Broken Bars obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig during a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. Tancer took first place in the men’s bracket of the competition. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Senior Airman Alexis Blackwell, an aerospace and services medical technician with the 910th Medical Squadron, finds the next handhold on the Cliff Hanger obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig during a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. Blackwell was the first YARS Citizen Airman to participate in the competition and took home the gold in the women’s bracket. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Senior Airman Alexis Blackwell an aerospace and services medical technician with the 910th Medical Squadron, inches toward the next hand hold on the Cliff Hanger obstacle on the Alpha Warrior Battle Rig during a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. Blackwell was the first YARS Citizen Airman to participate in the competition and took home the gold in the women’s bracket. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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910th AW Reserve Citizen Airmen pose for a photo with Sara Heseen and Dorian Mosack, a professional athlete and professional coach with Alpha Warrior, after a competition at the YARS Fitness Center, Nov. 4, 2018. The Alpha Warrior program brings the obstacle-based fitness apparatuses to Air Force bases to host friendly competitions and inspire Airmen fitness. Alpha Warrior has visited 85 U.S. Air Force bases this year. (U.S. Air Force Photo/ Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi)

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Alpha Warrior inspires Airman fitness

Published Nov. 5, 2018
By Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Grossi
910th Airlfit Wing Public Affairs

YOUNGSTOWN AIR RESERVE STATION, Ohio --