Arctic Warrior Olympics: the 2012 challenge is on

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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska --  The year's Arctic Warrior Olympics is set for June 8 at Paxton Park on the JBER-Elmendorf side with opening ceremonies at 8 a.m.

This is the first year the Olympics has been completely inter-service.

Both Paxton Park and the Buckner Physical Fitness Center on JBER-Richardson will host Military Appreciation Picnics for all JBER personnel and their families, with picnics starting at 11 a.m. and lasting until 2 p.m.

The Olympics feature a number of events, open to all service members.

Physical training uniforms are not mandatory; team spirit shirts are allowed. There is no limit to the number of teams a unit can enter in competition.

Many events are on the morning's slate.

6 a.m.: Golf
7 a.m.: Archery; softball
8 a.m.: 5K run
8:30 a.m.: Fire truck pull; bike race
9 a.m.: Texas Hold 'em; paintball shootout; 3-on-3 basketball; 6-on-6 volleyball; bowling; racquetball; CrossFit/PT challenge
9:30 a.m.: Canoe race
10 a.m.: Home run derby
11:30: Tug-of-war; O-6 vs. E-9 softball

The games will conclude at 2 p.m.with a trophy presentation.

The picnics will feature free food and drinks, as well as plenty of activities for the younger set.

Static displays will be available; military police and security forces will have working dogs demonstrating their abilities.

Face-painting, "crazy hair," bouncy houses and petting zoos also will keep families busy, and a raffle drawing is planned.

All JBER personnel and their families are welcome.

To sign up for an Arctic Warrior Olympics event, access the SharePoint site under TenantUnits/AWO.

If you don't have SharePoint access, call Senior Master Sgt. Rita Johnson at 580-0213 or Air Force Master Sgt. Richard Glockner at 552-0503.

For more information about the picnics, call Air Force Master Sgt. David Kalal at 551-8739 or Air Force Master Sgt. Monica Strong at 552-7352.