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Spangdahlem Airmen honor the fallen through sweat

Spangdahlem Airman displays her hands after completing a “Murph” Challenge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The event is held annually to memorialize the actions of U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy and all fallen heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airman displays her hands after completing a “Murph” Challenge at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The event is held annually to memorialize the actions of U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy and all fallen heroes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airmen wait to start a combat fitness workout during a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The "Murph" Challenge is an annual event held to honor the memory of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy who died in Afghanistan in June 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airmen wait to start a combat fitness workout during a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The "Murph" Challenge is an annual event held to honor the memory of Medal of Honor recipient U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy who died in Afghanistan in June 2005. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airmen run during a "Murph" workout during a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The "Murph" workout is a combat fitness workout named in memory of Medal Honor Recipient U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy's favorite workout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airmen run during a "Murph" workout during a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The "Murph" workout is a combat fitness workout named in memory of Medal Honor Recipient U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy's favorite workout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airmen participate in a "Murph" workout during a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The “Murph” is a high-intensity workout that consists of a two one-mile runs, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 squats while wearing a 20-pound vest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Spangdahlem Airmen participate in a "Murph" workout during a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The “Murph” is a high-intensity workout that consists of a two one-mile runs, 100 pull-ups, 200 push-ups and 300 squats while wearing a 20-pound vest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Dave Esra, 52nd Force Support Squadron recreation assistant, rests during a combat fitness workout as a part of a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The event is held annually in memoriam of the actions of U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy. More than 67 Airmen participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)

Dave Esra, 52nd Force Support Squadron recreation assistant, rests during a combat fitness workout as a part of a "Murph" Challenge May 23, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. The event is held annually in memoriam of the actions of U.S. Navy Lt. Michael Murphy. More than 67 Airmen participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Rusty Frank/Released)