Dust off your sneakers and start warming up now because the Great Fitness Challenge officially kicks off in January! Command Sgt. Maj. Loyd Rhoades, our garrison command sergeant major, is offering a challenge to everyone: can you beat him each month in a different exercise? Each month, a new challenge will be issued, and we encourage everyone to participate. Who can participate? This competition is open to all DOD cardholders — Soldiers, dependents, civilians and retirees. How can I participate? Participants must log numerical data with Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation gym staff on official competition documentation for each month’s challenge. Each challenge will be “scored” with domains such as time, number of meters, repetitions, etc. Participant must provide evidence of “score” via an app, photo or in person to DFMWR employee overseeing sign in. Modifications to challenges are available, as we want everyone to participate to the best of their ability w...