True to form, ahead of the vigorous training of Warfighter 19-02, Soldiers assigned to the Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 7th SFG(A), proved their ability to operate in any environment by hiking the Thousand Steps Trail of Franklin Mountain State Park in El Paso, Texas, Nov. 4.
“Hiking Thousand Steps Trail can really help people focus, allow time for reflection, and enjoy something they normally wouldn’t have the opportunity to do,” said Maj. Peter Hofman, the 7th SFG(A) Group Chaplain.
“A resiliency event like this helps build esprit de corps, and furthers the morale of the troops so that when we go back to work everybody has an upbeat attitude and carries out their tasks at a more ambitious rate,” said Hofman.
The ready and resilient concept is the Army's strategy for strengthening individual and personal readiness, fostering a culture of trust.
“The core essence to our resiliency program is about bouncing back despite stressors in their life,” said Hofman.
The program also reinforces the Army Values, beliefs and attitudes, and educates members of the Army team about the importance of building connections with each other, taking care of one another, and being there to support fellow Soldiers.
The emphasis for training covers critical skills for overcoming the mental and physical challenges associated with operating in an unfamiliar environment.
At the end of the hike, 7th SFG(A) Soldiers stopped to pay their respect to nine Airmen who lost their lives in a crash along the trail in 1953. The B-36D bomber rusted and weathered remains on the mountainside, now a memorial site lined with miniature U.S. flags and tokens of appreciation and remembrance.
The chaplain provided a closing message, “take time to appreciate what you have,” said Hofman. “You cannot linger on the small things of this world because there is something greater out there than you and I. So be ready, and remain resilient.”
| Date Taken: |
11.04.2018 |
| Date Posted: |
11.21.2018 15:06 |
| Story ID: |
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FORT BLISS, TEXAS, US |
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