IWTC Corry Station Holds Semiannual Warrior Day

Courtesy Photo | 171109-N-XX082-004 PENSACOLA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2017) Cmdr. Chad Smith, commanding officer of Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station, signals the start of a tug-of-war match during the school's semiannual Warrior Day event. Warrior Day is a series of athletic competitions aimed at promoting resiliency, teamwork and physical fitness among IWTC Corry Station students. (U.S. Navy photo by Cryptologic Technician (Collection) 1st Class Marcus Vasquez/Released)  

PENSACOLA, FL, UNITED STATES

11.09.2017

Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class Taylor Jackson 

Center for Information Warfare Training

Students at Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station participated in a multiple-sport competition after completing their holiday safety training, Nov. 9.

The competition, nicknamed "Warrior Day," gave "A" and "C" school students the opportunity to get out of the classroom and compete against their fellow service members. Events included flag football, bowling, disc golf, volleyball, tug-of-war and a pushup competition.

"Warrior Day embodies the spirit of competition and learning the value of teamwork," said Cmdr. Chad Smith, IWTC Corry Station's commanding officer. "It's embracing the warrior culture and learning that the team is stronger than the individual."

Before gathering at the track on Naval Air Station Pensacola Corry Station, students attended a safety stand down briefing in their classrooms. The annual training reinforced key topics such as responsible drinking, motorcycle safety, suicide prevention, and sexual assault prevention and reporting. Students were also provided training on topics specific to safety during the holiday season.

Warrior Day is a semiannual event organized by the IWTC Corry Station staff. The training is also held at the start of hurricane season.

"Warrior Day is a great way to give the students a break from the classroom, while also reinforcing valuable lessons and bringing us all together as one team," said IWTC Corry Station's Command Master Chief Joanne Gibson.

Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, as part of the Center for Information Warfare Training, provides a continuum of training to Navy and joint service personnel that prepares them to conduct information warfare (IW) across the full spectrum of military operations.

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• Date Taken: 11.09.2017
• Date Posted: 11.12.2017 11:55
• Story ID: 255019
• Location: PENSACOLA, FL, US