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U.S. Air Forces Central

Rock Bench Press Competition

Staff Sgt. Erica Mathisen, with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, pushes through her first press Feb. 12, during the Rock Bench Press Competition. Base members were given three attempts to successfully press the weight of their choice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

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Pressing for the win; 386th Bench Press Competition

Staff Sgt. Bobby Harrison, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, pushes up one of his attempts during the Bench Press Competition here Feb. 12. Sergeant Harrison took first place in the mens 30-39 category with 290 points. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

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Rock Bench Press Competition

Staff Sgt. Jeremy Dawley, 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, focuses on pushing up his second attempt Feb. 12, during the Rock Bench Press Competition. Base members were given three attempts to successfully press their desired weight. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

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Rock Bench Press Competition

Lance Cpl. Lorenzo Villarreal attempts his first press during The Rock Bench Press Competition, Feb. 12. Participants were broken down into age categories and were allowed to press three attempts of their chosen weight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke)

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Rock Bench Press Competition

Published Feb. 24, 2011