Cpl. John H. Derksen, Jr. uses a sledge hammer to break through a concrete block March 20 at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, during a find the rebar challenge. The event challenged teams to race against each other in who could find a piece of rebar hidden inside the concrete block. The challenge was part of 9th Engineer Support Battalion’s St. Patrick’s Day Engineer field meet, which consisted of several events focused on engineering skills, physical strength and endurance. Engineers from across Okinawa participated in the event, while building camaraderie through competition. They also celebrated military engineers’ patron saint, St. Patrick. Derksen is a Salem, Ore., native and a water support technician with Marine Wing Support Squadron 172, Marine Wing Support Group 17, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Joey S. Holeman, Jr./Released)
Date Taken: | 03.20.2015 |
Date Posted: | 03.24.2015 03:16 |
Photo ID: | 1831874 |
VIRIN: | 150320-M-PU373-036 |
Resolution: | 3282x4923 |
Size: | 3.5 MB |
Location: | CAMP HANSEN, OKINAWA, JP |
Hometown: | SALEM, OR, US |
Web Views: | 173 |
Downloads: | 19 |
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