21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, August 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Senior Airman Adam Grant)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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21 of the original 27 Airmen from the 51st Security Forces Squadron, who volunteered to try-out for the Quick Response Team, remain here, August 9. The Airmen were placed up against an elevated level of physical stress which tested not only their strength but also their capabilities to act as a cohesive squad. Throughout the day Airmen were also challenged to ensure the safety of on another while enduring the wear and tear of the physical portion of the tryouts. The Airmen were placed up against task such as completing a 5k as a squad while securing the 100 pound log over their shoulders, 4 sets of modified sit-ups, pushups and lunges which all were completed with the 100 pound log on the Airmen or being held by the Airmen with each set stopping at 31 in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7. (U.S. Air Force Photos by/ Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzlaez)

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Quitters never win...Winners never quit

Published Aug. 10, 2011
By Staff Sgt. Daylena Gonzalez and Senior Airman Adam Grant
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- 21 of the 27 Airman who volunteered, remain here, August 9. Day one of the QRT training, rigorous physical training continued as obstacles increased with difficulty testing [their] strength, hand-eye coordination and communications skills. SF Airmen participated in a 5k, securing 100 pound log carried as a squad, modified push-ups and sit-ups securing the log, clearing buildings, squad communication and tactical troop movements. Physical training sessions were themed in memory of the 31 warriors lost in Afghanistan, July 7, by each volunteer completing 31 of each exercise throughout the course. A QRT member provides immediate response to any high risk situation on Osan Air Base to include barricaded suspects, workplace violence, domestic violence and abuse response, school violence, and disaster response.

(Editor's note: 2 of 4 mini-series)