Recently David Cohn offered his services as a RKC Instructor to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. (HMH-363) HMH-363 is a U.S. Marine Corps Helicopter Squadron stationed in Hawaii that will deploy back to Iraq for the second time this summer for 7 months. There are just over 200 Marines in the squadron. I can not afford to lose any of them to injury or lack of endurance in the environment Iraq has to offer. It will be 130 degrees when we arrive and dip below freezing before we return home. The training David provided was imperative for safe, healthy workouts.
David’s instruction provided the squadron with a core of leaders that are trained in how to train with the Kettle Bell. Through his instructional methods and total expertise in training with KB’s, we will now be able to train in Iraq. My goal is to complete our mission and bring everyone home alive and in one piece. To do this, I must ensure every Marine is taken care of in mind, body, and soul. The Marines will complete the mission but I need to ensure they have the tools to do it. I truly believe if we take care of our body, the mind and soul will follow. KB training will provide this.
There are adequate gyms in Al Anbar Province but the squadron will be involved in combat flight operations for 7 months, 24 hours a day. The Marines will have workdays in excess of 15 hours, with many days exceeding those hours.
Workout time, gym availability, and the motivation to stay in shape are all at a premium.
As the Commanding Officer for the squadron I want to personally thank David for the opportunity he has provided HMH-363 in helping me ensure we are ready for the fight.
Lt. Col. Hugh V. Tillman, USMC
HMH-363 Commanding Officer
Ulapau Crater, home of Marine Corps Base Hawaii and the Lucky Red Lions of HMH-363.
Kettlebells are not for sissies!
Clean AND Press!
May I get you a larger kettlebell?
