Military Matters: Marines go head-to-head to see who are the top ‘Devil Dogs’

Marine Corps. Air Station Yuma hosted its 5th Annual Super Squadron competition

YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - How do members of one of the country's elite fighting forces unwind? If you said by competing in a rigorous all-out grudge fest, you'd be right.

First and foremost, you need to understand that behind each one of those beauties flying above us, on deck and ready to protect the American way of life is a group of men and women.

These Marines are specifically trained to make sure that the U.S. stays at the top of the air superiority game. Each squadron can have anywhere between a dozen to two dozen support members.

And, as Marines, they're trained to pick up a wrench or a gun depending on the situation.

Just last month Marine Corps. Air Station Yuma hosted its Weapon and Tactic Instructor course. The labor-intensive course is no easy task and prepares our armed forces.

So, after grueling days of training, our Devil Dogs were treated to competition, one of which was placed on hold because of the pandemic.

On April 29, squadrons at MCAS Yuma met to see which one of them would be declared the Super Squadron. The 5th Annual Super Squadron tests Marines on a variety of courses to see who will be crowned the top Devil Dogs.

Challenges range from a Humvee-pull, to tire flips, to a blindfolded obstacle course. All challenges were co-ed and all challenges were taken extremely seriously.

Besides a trophy bragging rights were on the line. When the dust settled, Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 The Sandsharks won the top prize.