Grand Forks Air Force Base

Striking with a one foot reach

Capt. Paul Knoedler strikes at 2nd Lt. Grant Ellis during a sudden-death round of the Ultimate Pugil Challenge on May 21, 2013, at the Northern Lights Club on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. The event was hosted by the 319th Force Support Squadron. The 69th Reconnaissance Group was awarded the “Top Unit” Trophy, for having the most winners out of the winner’s bracket. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Navarro)

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Getting ahead of the competition

Master Sgt. Herbert Elliot gets whacked by a pugil stick on May 21, 2013, at the Northern Lights Club on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. Twenty-two competitors fought their way up the bracket to be awarded medals and receive prizes for the first place winners at the Ultimate Pugil Challenge hosted by the 319th Force Support Squadron. The 69th Reconnaissance Group was awarded the “Top Unit” Trophy, for having the most winners out of the winner’s bracket. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Navarro)

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The last ones left standing: Ultimate Pugil Challenge Winners

Winners of the Ultimate Pugil Challenge present there medals, May 21, 2013, at the Northern Lights Club, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. First place winners of the male and female bracket were each awarded a $50-gift card and a medal. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Xavier Navarro)

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The Last Ones Standing: 319 FSS hosts Ultimate Pugil Challenge

Published May 28, 2013