10th MS hosts Humvee Olympics

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  • By Senior Airman Katrina Heikkinen
  • 341st Missile Wing Public Affairs
MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. --  More than 30 members of the 10th Missile Squadron assembled at the skid and gravel course on the Malmstrom Air Force Base flightline to compete in a first-of-its-kind morale event Nov. 8

Teams of four, consisting of missile chefs, facility managers and missileers were tasked with driving through the winding course, all in hopes of getting the fastest time and the least penalties. Penalties included hitting a cone, not following the track and not straightening out the tires after parking.

Spearheading the "Humvee Olympics" event was 2nd Lt. Emily Barielle, 10th MS deputy combat crew commander.

"I'm coordinating the event but Lt. Col. Michael Calvaresi [10th MS commander] first thought of the idea after conducting a similar event at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming," Barielle said. "When he was stationed in Wyoming as a safety officer they conducted a similar event and it was a success."

The event was not only a time for some friendly competition, the skid and gravel obstacle course provided training for the Airmen and required them to work as a team.

"We don't see each other because we're always posted out to the field, so today we're having a morale event for the squadron so we can spend time together outside of the stresses of work and relax a little," Barielle said.

While some Airmen drove the Humvee, others were designated as spotters to assist the driver as he or she parallel parked.
"We all [Airmen who post out to the missile complex] are required to complete skid and gravel training when we first arrive on station," Barielle said. "[So not only is this training] but this is also a fun time to hang out with fellow Airmen."