By / Published June 26, 2007
Senior Airman David Windle and Airman 1st Class Justin Crawford, both from 18th Munitions Squadron, paddle to the finish line in a cardboard boat they made only a few hours before as part of the build-a-boat contest June 16 at Hagerstrom pool, Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 people divided among seven teams competed. Competitors were only supplied with a roll of duct tape, three large pieces of cardboard and a cutting knife. “Team Ammo” won first place overall in time and sea worthiness. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin
Viewers celebrate as Ryan Yerger, 15, and Miles Swammi, 9, complete the race across the pool for their team, “Great Dragons of Love Circle,” during the cardboard boat race at Hagstrom pool on Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 people divided among seven teams competed in the race June 16. Competitors were only supplied with a roll of duct tape, three large pieces of cardboard and a cutting knife. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin
Tech. Sgt. Frederick Smith and Staff Sgt. Nelvin Vinluan tape their raft-style boat before the cardboard boat race begins June 16 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Sergeant’s Smith and Vinluan are from 18th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance, and were part of team “V’mer Swimmers”. More than 50 people divided among seven teams competed. Competitors were only supplied with a roll of duct tape, three large pieces of cardboard and a cutting knife. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin
Beverly Champagne takes a picture of her son Josef and husband Master Sgt. Richard Champagne during the build-a-boat contest held June 16 at the hagstrom Pool on Kadena Air Base, Japan. More than 50 people divided among seven teams competed. Competitors were only supplied with a roll of duct tape, three large pieces of cardboard and a cutting knife. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin
Maj. Rick Jones, 18th LRS, left, and Maj. Dave Alexander, 961st Airborne Air Control Squadron, guide their kids through the building process of their boat, the “Hammerhead,” at the cardboard boat race on Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 16. More than 50 people divided among seven teams competed. Competitors were only supplied with a roll of duct tape, three large pieces of cardboard and a cutting knife. U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin