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Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu has brought the Army and the Air Force together for a special event that seldom happens in the KMC.
Maj. Angel Vega, the 18th Military Police Brigade adjutant, administered the oath of re-enlistment to Tech. Sgt. Rey Duazo, the noncommissioned officer in charge of the aircraft arresting system stationed on Ramstein Nov. 5 on Rhine Ordnance Barracks.
“It’s an honor to have an Army major re-enlist me,” Duazo said. “He has mentored me through my martial arts training, and for him to re-enlist me is pretty cool.”
Traditionally, an officer of the same military service branch administers the oath to an enlisted service member. Since the KMC is a multiple service community, there are more opportunities for this unique honor between armed services.
Duazo and Vega have clocked numerous hours in the gym together practicing Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, which is a martial art that focuses on grappling and ground fighting.
“We inspire each other. It makes us competitive, and it makes us better,” Duazo said.
In addition, they are part of a small group of Army and Air Force service members, who form the Ramstein Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu club.
“I feel very proud keeping a warrior in the military,” Vega said. “I love what I do and ensuring the best warriors stay in is a great honor.”
