Working out key to 'survivability'

By Sgt. 1st Class Kristina Scott, USD-CJanuary 12, 2010

BAGHDAD - Sgt. Waylon Westby, a native of Edgerton, Wis., assigned to D Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Center, demonstrates an important part of working out, especially in a desert environment: ...
1 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Sgt. Waylon Westby, a native of Edgerton, Wis., assigned to D Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Center, demonstrates an important part of working out, especially in a desert environment: ... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Pfc. Jillian Weitkamp, a food service specialist assigned to Company B, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Division, United States Division-Center, attempting to use the rings for an abdominal workout, says she likes to work out...
2 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Pfc. Jillian Weitkamp, a food service specialist assigned to Company B, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Division, United States Division-Center, attempting to use the rings for an abdominal workout, says she likes to work out... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Sgt. Jim Wendling, assigned to D Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Center, says he works out for one reason: survivability. "The better shape you are in, the better chance you have of com...
3 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Sgt. Jim Wendling, assigned to D Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Center, says he works out for one reason: survivability. "The better shape you are in, the better chance you have of com... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson, the 1st Armored Division's senior non-commissioned officer, uses the elliptical machine at the division's gym, Jan. 10. Johnson, who works out every day, says it is important for leaders to stay physically...
4 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Command Sgt. Maj. William Johnson, the 1st Armored Division's senior non-commissioned officer, uses the elliptical machine at the division's gym, Jan. 10. Johnson, who works out every day, says it is important for leaders to stay physically... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
BAGHDAD - Staff Sgt. Roongpetch Kaewnork, a food service sergeant assigned to Company B, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Division, United States Division-Center, performs inverted sit-ups at the division's gym, Jan. 10. The Hampton, Va...
5 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Staff Sgt. Roongpetch Kaewnork, a food service sergeant assigned to Company B, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Armored Division, United States Division-Center, performs inverted sit-ups at the division's gym, Jan. 10. The Hampton, Va... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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BAGHDAD - Master Sgt. Jeffery Reynolds, assigned to Company C, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Center grimaces as he pulls a weighted cable with all his might. The Dothan, Ala., native says he runs up t...
7 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Master Sgt. Jeffery Reynolds, assigned to Company C, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Center grimaces as he pulls a weighted cable with all his might. The Dothan, Ala., native says he runs up t... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL
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BAGHDAD - Sgt. Matthew Story, a native of Moyok, N.C., acts as a spotter for Staff Sgt. Andrew Tomko, a native of Denver, Colo., Jan 10. Both are assigned to D Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Cen...
9 / 9 Show Caption + Hide Caption – BAGHDAD - Sgt. Matthew Story, a native of Moyok, N.C., acts as a spotter for Staff Sgt. Andrew Tomko, a native of Denver, Colo., Jan 10. Both are assigned to D Troop, Division Special Troops Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, United States Division-Cen... (Photo Credit: U.S. Army) VIEW ORIGINAL