U.S. Army Maj. Melvin Holland, a Civil Affairs officer, catches his breath after the pie eating portion of the "Mud Pit" challenge on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 2. The course is approximately 4 miles long and consists of several obstacles along the way. The biggest challenge for participants is not knowing what the obstacles are and not being able to prepare for them.

U.S. Army Maj. Melvin Holland, a Civil Affairs officer, catches his breath after the pie eating portion of the "Mud Pit" challenge on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 2. The course is approximately 4 miles long and consists of several obstacles along the way. The biggest challenge for participants is not knowing what the obstacles are and not being able to prepare for them. Stock Photo
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U.S. Army Maj. Melvin Holland, a Civil Affairs officer, catches his breath after the pie eating portion of the "Mud Pit" challenge on Forward Operating Base Farah, Farah province, Afghanistan June 2. The course is approximately 4 miles long and consists of several obstacles along the way. The biggest challenge for participants is not knowing what the obstacles are and not being able to prepare for them.