February 17th, 2017 By Skipper

18 #MECA pax met for all 3 Fs to honor fallen hero Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens on a #REDFriday at #Highlands AO.

Slightly Modified “Whitten” WOD:

19 Cinderblock Swings

19 Cinderblock Squats

Run around bus parking lot (400m)

19 Burpees

19 Cinderblock Step-ups each leg

Run around bus parking lot (400m)

Repeat for 5 rounds.

Hero’s info from various web sources:

Navy SEAL, Chief Petty Officer William “Ryan” Owens

On Saturday, Jan 28, 2017, Owens, 36, was killed during a raid against al-Qaida militants in the Arabian peninsula in Yemen.

The 36-year-old grew up in Peoria, Illinois, and was married with three children.

His family called Owens “a devoted father, a true professional and a wonderful husband.” 

Owens has been in the Navy since 1998 and was on his 12th deployment. He had earned three bronze stars, Joint Service Commendation and an Afghanistan Campaign Medal.

Owens became the first U.S. military combat casualty since President Donald Trump took office Jan. 20.

#REDFriday – In memory of Ryan Owens and in honor of all men and women who volunteer to support and defend the constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic, especially those deployed today.

Ahoy!

Skipper

#REDFriday, Highlands, Skywalker, The Precinct, Tradition

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