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 S.C. National Guard recruiter wins 'strong man' competition By  Capt. Tammy Muckenfuss
                108th Public Affairs Detachment
 FORT JACKSON, S.C. – Staff Sgt. Levar Curry, a South Carolina Army National Guard recruiter in the Columbia area, known affectionately as "Big Sarge," competed and won first place overall for men in the "Strong Man/Strong Woman Competition" May 17. Military athletes from around Columbia competed in the strength competition hosted by Fort Jackson"s Morale Welfare and Recreation (MWR) program. The competition was open to all military ID holders 18 years and older and is held every year on the Thursday prior to Armed Forces Day. "We hold this event every year to build esprit de corps and promote healthy rivalries," said Cindi Keene, Sports and Fitness Coordinator for Fort Jackson"s MWR program. "The Soldiers love it and compete hard to earn the bragging rights." Participants were weighed in May 16 and broken down into four weight class categories: light weight, middle weight, heavy weight and super-heavy weights. They were then separated by gender to compete in four strongman events: the farmers walk, tire flip, stone carry and Humvee pull. Curry competed in the super-heavy weight class, requiring him to farmers carry 100 pound weights per side, flip a 400 pound tire, and carry a South Carolina shaped stone weighing 200 pounds before pulling a Humvee 100 feet for time. "I"ve been competing in powerlifting and strength training events for the past ten years," said Curry. "I fell in love with challenging myself to get stronger after I flipped my first 1500-pound car at a strongman training center in New Jersey. I keep fit by maintaining a healthy lifestyle that includes lifting heavy weights, working on my endurance and speed, and eating natural foods. I also instruct Zumba and that helps me with my cardiovascular fitness. Plus, I love it and have a great time dancing and interacting with the people in my community." A total of 47 athletes competed while giving it their best efforts and cheering one another on in a fun, supportive environment. Curry is a top recruiter for the South Carolina National Guard who sees his job in recruiting as not just a mission to meet, but a personal challenge to help others better their lives through military training and educational opportunities. He dedicates this win to his wife, Kelly Curry. "She is my reason to be better every day and to always compete as strong as I can in everything."
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