Headquarters Bn. debuts quarterly Warriors Challenge

Photo By Cpl. Scott Whiting | Private First Class Jamal Turner, an administrative specialist with Headquarters Company, fights a Marine during a pugil stick tournament as part of the battalion’s inaugural Warriors Challenge aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Oct. 15, 2014. This is the battalion’s first Warriors Challenge, which is scheduled to be a quarterly competition between Headquarters, Communications and Truck Companies to build unit cohesion and camaraderie. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Scott W. Whiting)  

CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, UNITED STATES

10.17.2014

Story by Cpl. Scott Whiting 

II Marine Expeditionary Force   

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Private First Class Jamal Turner lines up across from his opponent with a pugil stick in hand. The official blows his whistle to begin the fight and Turner charges forward. With a single hit, Turner knocks his opponent to the ground and the crowd erupts.

The pugil stick match was part of the Warriors Challenge held by Headquarters Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Oct. 15.

Marines competed in several sporting events in an effort to demonstrate their company was the best in the battalion. The Warriors Challenge was both physically and mentally demanding and featured events including a combat lifesaver obstacle course, a combat fitness test relay, and a tug-of-war competition.

This was the battalion’s first Warriors Challenge, which is scheduled to be a quarterly competition between Headquarters, Communications and Truck Companies to build unit cohesion and camaraderie.

The winner of each Warriors Challenge receive a trophy as bragging rights, and will retain the trophy until another company bests them during the next unit event.

Communications Company won the inaugural event, beating Headquarters and Truck companies with a score of 37 points.
Although Turner’s unit didn’t win, he said he had a great time competing and looks forward to the next event.

“It feels good to get out of the shop and work with other Marines to accomplish a common goal,” said Turner, an administrative specialist with Headquarters Co. “We’re all working hard and having a good time together. It’s a nice change from working in an office all day.”

• Date Taken: 10.17.2014
• Date Posted: 10.17.2014 09:24
• Story ID: 145313
• Location: CAMP LEJEUNE, NC, US