Hundreds of volunteers, participants turn out for Sports Day

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  • By Corey Dahl
  • 21st Space Wing Public Affairs
PETERSON AFB, Colo. --  Capt. Nicole Baert had a busy day at work last week.

First there was the 5K run in the morning, followed by a couple of games of dodge ball and volleyball. In between, she managed to grill up some hot dogs and cheer on her friends during a game of tug of war.

But Captain Baert wasn't slacking off; she was just one of hundreds of base employees enjoying Sports and Field Day June 14. Servicemembers, civilians and contractors came together to participate in events from soccer games to tricycle racing, all while having "a really great time," she said.

"I think everyone enjoyed it," Captain Baert, who works in the Mission Support Group, said. "You get to go out and meet so many people; it's casual and relaxed. I kind of wish they would do this more often."

More than just fun, though, the event also promoted health and fitness, said Col. Jay G. Santee, commander of the 21st Space Wing, at an awards ceremony following the event.

"Part of our mission, Strength and Preparedness, means it's essential to stay fit to fight," he said. "But a good, fit, healthy lifestyle is just critical for having a good life, too. This should really kick off our summer activities, where we commit to stay fit all summer."

At the ceremony, Colonel Santee handed out awards to several units, volunteers and sponsors for their participation in Sports Day, but said anyone who participated in the event deserved congratulations.

"The real winners are the people who got out today and didn't sit in their office," he said. 

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