Warriors of the North do the Summer Bash Published Aug. 10, 2012 By Senior Airman Susan L. Davis 319th Air Base Wing Public Affairs GRAND FORKS AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. -- The Warriors of the North took a day away from their normal schedules Aug. 9 to enjoy the warm sunshine, camaraderie and friendly rivalry of Summer Bash 2012. Summer Bash, as well as its counterpart, Winter Bash, is an annual event held here, designed to boost morale and increase esprit de corps. The day began with a 2.2-mile formation wing run immediately following Reveille. The day's main events featured competitions including speed golf, four-on-four sand volleyball, a kickball tournament, obstacle course, horse shoes, amazing race, firefighter challenge, egg toss, dodge ball, three-legged race, fire truck pull and bed race. Other features included a watermelon eating contest, music, free hamburgers and hot dogs, a moon bounce, t-shirt tie-dyeing and a car show. A crowd favorite was the dunking booth, where Grand Forks AFB senior leaders, including Col. Tim Bush, 319th Air Base Wing commander, took turns being dunked. The dunking booth pulled in more than $400, which will go toward this year's Air Force Ball in September. Following the day's sports competitions was an awards ceremony recognizing the winners. Coming in first with 240 points, the 319th Operations Support Squadron were named the 2012 Summer Bash Champions. With 215 points, the 319th Civil Engineer Squadron finished in second place. Taking third, with 170 points, was the 69th Reconnaissance Group. Colonel Bush closed the day's events by thanking everyone who participated, and encouraging winners to be proud of their accomplishments. "We had a great turnout today, it's been a lot of fun," he said. "We want everyone to have a good time and enjoy themselves, but above all, be safe and make good choices." The winners from each Summer Bash event are listed below. Show & Shine 1st place car: Matthew Cabanas 2nd place car: Jordan Cooke 1st place truck: Diane Cooke 2nd place truck: Emily Wilczek 1st place motorcycle: Scott Freed 2nd place motorcycle: Mark Arndt Speed Golf 1st place: 69th Reconnaissance Group 2nd place: 319th Operations Support Squadron 4-on-4 Volleyball 1st place: 319th Security Forces Squadron 2nd place: 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron Kickball Tournament 1st place: 319th Civil Engineer Squadron 2nd place: 319th SFS Obstacle Course Men's 1st place: Kevin Reiter, 319th LRS Men's 2nd place: Joshua Brisco, 69th RG Women's 1st place: Cassie Schotanus, 319th Comptroller Squadron Women's 2nd place: Corina Arangure, Commander's Support Staff Horseshoes 1st place: 319th CES 2nd place: 319th OSS Amazing Race 1st place: 319th OSS 2nd place: 319th LRS Watch Your Back 1st place: 319th OSS 2nd place: 319th OSS Firefighter Challenge 1st place: 319th CES 2nd place: 319th OSS Egg Toss 1st place: 319th OSS 2nd place: 69th RG Dodgeball 1st place: 319th CPTS/Director of Staff 2nd place: 69th RG Iced Apparel 1st place: Matthew Hullman, 319th Medical Group 2nd place: Vanessa Oros, 319th CES Three-Legged Race 1st place: 319th OSS 2nd place: 319th OSS Fire Truck Pull 1st place: 319th CES 2nd place: 319th MDG Bed Race 1st place: 319th CES 2nd place: 319th CPTS/DS Best-looking bed: 319th Contracting Squadron