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  • Lincoln HS

    September 21, 2010

    By: Staff Sergeant Travis Crutcher


    Today I went to my first event here in Wisconsin. I was invited to Lincoln High School, home of the “SHIPS” in Manitowoc, WI. I was at a PE class all day with a couple of local recruiters. When I arrived at the school and linked up with the coach for the class, I asked him what he wanted me to do with his students. He replied “It’s your show, do whatever you want.” He as well as his students soon learned you never tell a Drill...read more

  • NASCAR weekend day 2

    September 4, 2010

    By: Staff Sergeant Travis Crutcher


    Day two here in ATL did not disappoint. The Strength in Action Zone opened up around 10am and there was a steady flow of people all day. The kids from the day before had set the bar pretty high as far as being fit, but the people who came through today were up to the challenge. On average people were doing 50 push-ups. In fact the record for the day was 67 in one minute. Today saw the first round of females really stepping up to the competition and had no trouble keeping up...read more

  • NASCAR weekend day 1

    September 3, 2010

    By: Staff Sergeant Travis Crutcher


    Well today was the my first day here in Atlanta for the NASCAR weekend, and what a great way to start. I had the opportunity to spend the day and interact with several hundred kids from schools in the Atlanta and surrounding areas. First off anyone who tells you that todays you are weak has not met some of these kids. I had my picture taken with three of them who out performed all their peers in push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups. In fact the winner of sit-ups did 127 repetitions in two minutes....read more

  • ATL Motor Speedway (Emory Healthcare 500)

    August 24, 2010

    By: Staff Sergeant Travis Crutcher


    The Emory Healthcare 500 is going on at the ATL Motor Speedway. Races begin Friday September 3rd and run through Sunday. Come out and see me at the race track. I will be on sight all three days to answer any questions you may have pertaining to life in the Army, Basic Training, and opportunities the Army can offer. Hope to see you there. DS Crutcher

  • DSEP Week 1

    August 18, 2010

    By: Staff Sergeant Travis Crutcher


    So this is my first post on here and as it turns out over the next six months there will likely be alot more. My name is DS Crutcher and I am currently participating in the DSEP (Drill Sergeant Exhibiter Program). The intent of the program is to utilize more senior Drill Sergeant as assets to travel around the country to key events. The desired effect being an increased awarness among the general public as to exactly what Drill Sergeants do, what basic training is...read more