Morale Daze

Photo By Master Sgt. Gary Witte | "Clairmont Crusaders" team members try their hand at three-person underwear racing. Team members have to get into a giant set of underwear and race across the court without tearing it.  

BALAD, IRAQ

11.06.2006

Story by Sgt. Gary Witte 

210th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

by Sgt. Gary A. Witte
210th MPAD

LSA ANACONDA, Iraq – Olympic committee won't be calling anytime soon, but servicemembers practiced some unique skills in a recent competition in the H-6 housing area.

Three-person underwear races, rubber chicken tossing, and trash volleyball were just a few of the events for the Nov. 6 competition, known as Morale Daze.

It was held twice with six-person teams from various units taking part. While just three Air Force teams entered the morning games, nine Air Force teams joined two Army teams for the evening session, organizers said.

The Red Tail Recreation Center manager, Tech Sgt. Steven Taylor with the 332nd Expeditionary Services Squadron, said his command has already asked that the event be repeated.

"It was a fun, successful event," Taylor said.

The first place teams were the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the 332nd Expeditionary Medical Group, who received small trophies for their efforts.

The games, which were made possible by stateside volunteer donations, were designed to be a fun unit-building exercise and improve communication among team members. The next Morale Daze competition is scheduled for January.

• Date Taken: 11.06.2006
• Date Posted: 11.27.2006 13:18
• Story ID: 8387
• Location: BALAD, IQ