Airmen Compete in May Samurai Challenge: The Murph

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

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Medals sit on display during the Samurai Challenge “Murph” competition at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The challenge is part of a 12-month series of physical fitness events designed to test strength, build resilience and enhance unit camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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A participant hangs from a pull-up bar during the Samurai Challenge “Murph” competition 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Donovan Laskey, 374th Airlift Wing deputy commander, performs pull-ups while wearing a weighted vest during the Samurai Challenge “Murph” competition 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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A participant runs during the Samurai Challenge “Murph” competition at Yokota Air Base, Japan, May 20, 2026. The challenge is part of a 12-month series of physical fitness events designed to test strength, build resilience and enhance unit camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 374th Airlift Wing participated in the Samurai Challenge Murph competition 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. The challenge is part of a 12-month series of physical fitness events designed to test strength, build resilience and enhance unit camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carissa McSwain)

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