11.11.24

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician David Blake McLendon, 30, of Thomasville, Georgia, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Support Activity in Norfolk, Virginia, was killed September 21, 2010, in a helicopter crash during combat operations in the Zabul province of Afghanistan. McLendon is survived by his wife Kate McLendon, his parents David and Mary-Ann McLendon, his brother Chris McLendon, and his sister Kelly Lockman.

Metcon
“Blake”
4 RFT
100’ Overhead Walking Lunges @ 45/35
30 Box Jumps @ 24/20”
20 Wallballs @ 20/14
10 HSPU

Accessory
5k Row

10.17.24

In honor of Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jeff Taylor, 30, of Little Creek, VA who was killed in Afghanistan last week.

"My husband was a warrior and a man who believed his purpose in life was to defend the freedoms that each of us enjoy today." Erin Taylor

Metcon
“JT”
21-15-9
HSPU
Ring Dips
Push-ups
Last tested on 7/17/2023.

Accessory
800m Sandbag Run
RX: 50/35

9.30.24

U.S. Army Captain Jason Holbrook, 28, of Burnet, Texas, assigned to 1st Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne), based out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina, was killed on July 29th, 2010 in Tsagay, Afghanistan when insurgents attacked his vehicle with an improvised explosive device. He is survived by his wife Heather Holbrook and his parents Joan and James Holbrook.

Metcon
“Holbrook”
10 RFT
5 Thrusters @ 115/75
10 Pull-ups
100m Sprint
Rest 1 minute

Accessory
Conditioning
100 Calorie Bike

9.11.24

A suicide bomber killed seven CIA officers and one Jordanian officer at a remote base in southeastern Afghanistan on December 30, 2009 after posing as a potential informant reporting on Al Qaeda. Seven new stars will be etched onto the memorial wall at the CIA where every star represents grieving friends, family and colleagues dedicated to fight against the enemy, forever in their name.

Killed in the attack were CIA officers Jennifer Lynne Matthews, 45; Scott Michael Roberson, 39; Harold E. Brown Jr., 37; Darren LaBonte, 35; Elizabeth Hanson, 30; and security contractors Jeremy Jason Wise, 35, and Dane Clark Paresi, 46.

Metcon
“The Seven”
7 RFT
7 HSPU
7 Thrusters @ 135/95
7 K2E
7 Deadlifts @ 245/165
7 Burpees
7 KB Swings @ 70/53
7 Pull-ups
Last tested on 6/8/2022

Accessory
20 min Bike for average watts
Only breathing in through nose, out through mouth.

8.10.24

Veteran LAPD officer and United States Marine Corps Reservist Sergeant Major Robert J Cottle, 45, was killed by an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Southern Afghanistan on Wednesday, March 24, 2010. RJ joined the Marines at age 18, and the LAPD in 1990. His various LAPD assignments included Hollywood Vice, Southeast Area, LAPD Dive Team and, most recently, SWAT. He is survived by his wife Emily and 9 month old daughter Kaila. The LAPD established a trust fund for them.

Weightlifting
Skill Development
5 min EMOM
3 Tall Jerks

5 min EMOM
3 Jerk Balances

Strength
4 Rounds E2M
4 Push Press

4 Rounds E2M
2 Split Jerks w/ Pause in catch and dip @ 75% 1RM

4 Rounds E2M
1 Power Clean +
2 Split Jerks

CrossFit
Metcon
Partner “RJ”
5 RFT
800m Run
5 Rope Climbs
50 Push-ups