Sunday 06/05/22

Workout

Warm Up

3 sets :30 on :15 off 
:30 alt samson
:30 banded good mornings
:30 banded pass throughs
:30 supported hang

WOD 

“John Wirka”

7 RFT 
15 pull ups 
8 deadlifts (225/155) 
25 4-count flutter kicks 
25m walking lunges

Background: This workout is dedicated to WO1 John Wirka who passed away on January 14, 2021 due to a non-combat related event in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Born on October 2, 1984, WO1 John Michael Wirka enlisted in the United States Army on February 8, 2010. After successful completion of the Special Forces Qualification Course in February 2012, WO1 Wirka was assigned to 3rd BN, 7th Special Forces Group (Airborne) in Eglin AFB, FL. As a member of Special Forces Operational Detachment-Alpha (SFOD-A) 7325, he deployed multiple times in support of USSOUTHCOM, USNORTHCOM, and Operation Enduring Freedom – Afghanistan.

WO1 Wirka later served as the Senior Instructor at the Maritime Operations Training Detachment. He went on to serve on SFOD-A 7225, deploying to Afghanistan in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. WO1 Wirka commissioned as a Special Forces Warrant Officer in 2020 and was assigned as the Assistant Detachment Commander for SFOD-A 7215.

Warrant Officer One John Michael Wirka, Jr. is survived by his wife, Erica Anne Wirka, his daughter, Audrey Mae Wirka, and his dog, Archer.

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