JAPAN
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathaniel Brown, 374th Medical Support Squadron, poses for a portrait after winning the Samurai Challenge “Murph” competition with a time of 35 minutes and 34 seconds at Yokota Air Base, Japan.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

U.S. Air Force Maj. Nathaniel Brown, 374th Medical Support Squadron, poses for a portrait after winning the Samurai Challenge “Murph” competition with a time of 35 minutes and 34 seconds at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The competition tested participants through a series of physical challenges including pull-ups, push-ups, running and squats.

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