Mad Anthony Mud/Obstacle Run

Today I had a unique opportunity to experience an OCR while in the area, the Mad Anthony Mud Run. Held near Waynesboro, VA, approximately 2 hours drive from the base. It was 4.7 miles with 12 obstacles. I got a couple of the guys here to go as well, Robert Lucchesi and Alden Thomasson. Alden has done a few OCR's before, but this was Robert's first. We all had a great time and the weather was a perfect 60 degrees at start time. For a local run this one was very well organized. My time was 43:05 and was 29th out of 480 overall and 4th in my age group, I ran a little more carefully for fear of injury, but still went hard and got a great workout. Next event is the D.C. Rock n' Roll 1/2 marathon in two weeks!

HRT Tour

It was nice to get out of class at 1430 on a beautiful (70 degrees and sunny), Friday afternoon. Those interested were given a tour of the HRT (Hostage Rescue Team) training area. The HRT are some of the world's most highly trained operators and it was very impressive. Few photos were allowed so you will have to take my word for it. Have a good weekend everyone!

International night!

International night is an NA tradition. 25 international students did a fantastic job creating some delicious food and beverages (some were stronger than others). It was a great evening sharing traditions and laughter. Here are just a few of the photos from last night. It was very memorable evening for all. 

Fiona - UK

Javier - Spain

Valdecy - Brazil

Carlos - Argentina

Mitch, Scott Frank - Ghana

Benjamin - Cameroon

Ayaka - Japan (she even painted your name is Japanese).

Trina, Ayaka

Markus - Germany

Mohammed - Qatar, Osama - Jordan, Abdessamad - Morocco

She let me wear the hat!

International group photo

NEWSEUM Tour

On Wednesday about one hundred of us got the opportunity to tour the Newseum in D.C. Anyone taking Seminar in Media or Public Speaking were required to go as part of the curriculum, but I would have gone voluntarily as many did. This place was incredible and the photos will not do it justice. It is definitely a must see in DC.

The Unabombers Cabin

View from the observation deck.

Antenna from the south tower of WTC

Every major newspaper from 911