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Fifteen teams of four participated in the annual Amazing Base competition, which showcased obstacles strewn across base that encouraged teamwork, problem solving and exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Oct. 10.
Throughout the morning and afternoon, teams raced to multiple “road blocks,” which required them to complete a task before receiving a clue to the next station. Notable obstacles found at the road blocks included a bean-bag toss, Frisbee-golf, a scavenger hunt at the base library, trivia at the base Community Bank and PAX Terminal, and an activity known by U.S. Air Force firefighters as the Keiser sled physical exertion test, which is used by service members as a test of physical stamina.
Kyle Pedigo, an Amazing Base participant, enjoyed the teamwork and exercise involved in each obstacle.
“It was just a lot of fun,” said Pedigo. “There was good competition, but everyone was still helping each other out. It was a good workout; I think my team and I ran about five miles throughout the event. My wife was on my team along with one of our best friends, and our teamwork made me really proud of us as a team for finishing and working together.”
Pedigo later laughed as he said the Amazing Base definitely brought out his competitive side.
“We’re a very competitive family anyways, but there were no hard feelings or any type of malice” he said. “It was really just a lot of fun.”
Cris August, Amazing Base planning committee member, believed the event to not only be a fun reason to exercise but also served as an opportune time for U.S. Airmen who have just moved here to socialize and network with others.
“I think it’s a fantastic opportunity for newcomers to the base, and certainly their family members, to really see all Ramstein has to offer,” said August. “Being overseas is a fabulous opportunity and having the chance to see the resources the base has to offer, both for the professional side and for the family members, I think was our main goal.”
The mode of transportation throughout the competition varied based on team preference. Competitors were seen running, biking and driving to each road block. No matter how participants went from one checkpoint to another, the end result allowed competitors to familiarize themselves more with the layout of Ramstein Air Base through healthy competition, exercise and trivia.
The event was open to Department of Defense ID card holders 18 years of age or older. In order to be eligible for prizes handed out through raffle and to top-placing teams, teams were required to have a minimum of at least two family members.
The Amazing Base is held annually. For more information, individuals interested in the competition can find out more information on the Ramstein website www.Ramstein.af.mil.
