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01-24-06, 01:32 PM
HMT-302 Marines dodge, duck, dip, dive
MCAS New River
Story by:Lance Cpl. Samuel D. White
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C.(Jan. 24, 2006) -- Marines of Marine Helicopter Training Squadron-302 practiced a game most hadn’t played since junior high school - dodge ball - at the New River Fitness Center on Jan. 13.
According to Lt. Col. Timothy A. Herndon, HMT-302 commanding officer, the tournament was organized to break up the monotony of the typical safety stand down briefing and bring the unit closer together.
“All the Marines here have been having a great time,” said Herndon. “We thought of this tournament because we hoped it would build up both morale and camaraderie within the squadron.”
Participating in the tournament were 140 Marines who made up 14 teams from throughout the squadron.
“The Marines here have been working hard over the past couple of months, so this is a great way we can give them time off and let them blow off steam,” said Herndon. “It also lets loose that competitive spirit that exists inside all Marines.”
A spirit that led to some fierce “trash talking” within the unit and built up the urge to take home the title ‘Dodge Ball Champion,’ said Staff Sgt. George H. Robinson, HMT-302 administrative chief.
“It was fun getting together outside of the work environment and there was some trash talking between the enlisted and the officers,” said Robinson. “How many chances do you get to hit your bosses without repercussion?”
To cap off the tournament, the commanding officer arranged an enlisted versus officers’ bout to determine which side of the squadron truly controlled the dodge ball floor. In the end, the enlisted side dominated the match.
“It’s nice to finally prove we’re the best,” said Robinson. “The greatest feeling in the world is hitting an officer with a dodge ball and not going to (nonjudicial punishment) for it.”
Ellie
MCAS New River
Story by:Lance Cpl. Samuel D. White
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION NEW RIVER, N.C.(Jan. 24, 2006) -- Marines of Marine Helicopter Training Squadron-302 practiced a game most hadn’t played since junior high school - dodge ball - at the New River Fitness Center on Jan. 13.
According to Lt. Col. Timothy A. Herndon, HMT-302 commanding officer, the tournament was organized to break up the monotony of the typical safety stand down briefing and bring the unit closer together.
“All the Marines here have been having a great time,” said Herndon. “We thought of this tournament because we hoped it would build up both morale and camaraderie within the squadron.”
Participating in the tournament were 140 Marines who made up 14 teams from throughout the squadron.
“The Marines here have been working hard over the past couple of months, so this is a great way we can give them time off and let them blow off steam,” said Herndon. “It also lets loose that competitive spirit that exists inside all Marines.”
A spirit that led to some fierce “trash talking” within the unit and built up the urge to take home the title ‘Dodge Ball Champion,’ said Staff Sgt. George H. Robinson, HMT-302 administrative chief.
“It was fun getting together outside of the work environment and there was some trash talking between the enlisted and the officers,” said Robinson. “How many chances do you get to hit your bosses without repercussion?”
To cap off the tournament, the commanding officer arranged an enlisted versus officers’ bout to determine which side of the squadron truly controlled the dodge ball floor. In the end, the enlisted side dominated the match.
“It’s nice to finally prove we’re the best,” said Robinson. “The greatest feeling in the world is hitting an officer with a dodge ball and not going to (nonjudicial punishment) for it.”
Ellie