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Obtaining any skill badge I'd a true test and shows what the soldier is capable of. Having been an evaluator at the EFMB and having my EFMB I understand the dedication required. I'm proud when anyone publish videos of this accomplishment.

Only one thing grinds my gears about videos like this. She made it, in plenty of time just the final stretch was rough. However I feel videos should also be taken of those that succeed easily as well. Because the soldier that did the ruck in 2.5hrs trained to do that. That shows their determination as well.
As for being a female, that doesn't matter in my opinion. That would be like saying I'm surprised an officer got it. We are an Army that is moving to pure equality. At this point it's cheer for those that make it, and pick up and retrain the ones that dont.
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SFC Charles S.
SFC Charles S.
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SSG (Join to see) Yes, EFMB is an extremely difficult challenge and just publishing on any media outlet this level of achievement on this event is great. Yes, the gender of the soldier is really irrelevant and a Win in the Team effort column is a win for the ARMY. You said a great thing give this achievement a comparison point. Someone who passed it easily so there can be a measure of how difficult it actually was for this soldier.
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SSgt Vendor Relations
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* Originally I did not know it was a woman, it looked like an-unfit drag-ass to me.
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SCPO David Lockwood
SCPO David Lockwood
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SSgt Flynn, The fact of the matter that Capt Cudd didn't quit and that she was able to dig down and find the extra umph to complete this march. This is a credit to her character as a person and a soldier. I know at my age I would find it difficult to complete something like this but I wouldn't quit. When was the last time you had to do something this daunting SSgt? You probably wouldn't finish like that but then you may not finsh at all and take the easy way out and quit.
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SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
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MEDIC! HOOAH!
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SSgt Ncoic, Admin And Dts
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To watch any Airmen, Soldiers, Marines, Sailors and Coasties fight and achieve their goals is awesome! I dont care what your gender or race or sexual orientation is. If you are fighting to achieve a goal or objective and you succeed we are all proud! In this instance I am proud for her!
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SFC Charles S.
SFC Charles S.
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SSgt (Join to see) I would agree with you the gender is irrelevant and the goal achievement should be the main focus.
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LTC Bink Romanick
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Great to see....Army strong! Isn't that what we want from all our soldiers? Guts, seeing the job thru and having enough character not to quit?
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SFC Charles S.
SFC Charles S.
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LTC Bink Romanick Yes, Agreed when the Team Wins the ARMY wins. Hoooah!!
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SMSgt Security Forces Manager
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I absolutely love it!! What's even more impressive is how much support she had from her fellow soldiers and that's what it's all about. We are one team and we push each other to great lengths and hold one another accountable. Very impressed with the video as a whole. It's inspiring to see someone go through something like that and never give up.
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SFC Charles S.
SFC Charles S.
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SMSgt (Join to see) I fully agree with you. It's all 1 team 1 effort and as much as we can motivate the team to win we all win.
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SSgt Ncoic, Admin And Dts
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Saw that on Facebook and although im not Army, nor a medic it made me proud to see my brothers and sisters in arms overcome struggles and reach their goals. However I was disappointed at the amount of people discounted her and scoffed at struggling with a 12 mile ruck, infantry this and infantry that we do that daily ect... However many people defended her and said that she likely didn't have many daily opportunities like the infantry to accomplish such as that is not her MOS. I don't understand why some people have to get in those jabs and discount someone's accomplishments. I say well done and am proud she fought on to accomplish her goals!
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SFC Instructor
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This guy is a troll SFC Farrell, it is best to just ignore him.
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SFC William Farrell
SFC William Farrell
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Thanks much SFC Richardo, much appreciated. Unlike him, you've served your time in hell! All the best!
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CPT Robert Skinner
CPT Robert Skinner
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SFC Farrell,

I think what he is trying to say is that although a great personal effort, it shouldn't be applauded the way that it is? I think personally it is a great individual effort by her. However, SSGT Flynn does bring a valid point, but given she probably works at a hospital, cut her some slack and move on.
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SSG Ellis Reyes
SSG Ellis Reyes
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It was a 12 mile road march. BFD.
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SPC Human Resources   Labor/Employee Relations
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Doesn't matter that the soldier is male or female. Or the fact that they are a soldier... I wish more people had this type of intestinal fortitude to not give up their goals and dreams. GET IT!
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GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad
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Exactly!
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SGT Infantryman (Airborne)
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SPC (Join to see) , thumbs up ma'am. I get it.
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SFC Instructor/Writer  Alc Cc/Ssd 2
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Awesome display of courage and determination. Well done!!!!
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MAJ Aviation Combined Arms Operations
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Seems simple, she didn't quit. This video motivates me. The cheering by others after the CPT finished was pretty awesome.
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Capt Mark Strobl
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I was a little harsh in my initial response: Being critical of the 12-mile length. Shoot, dehydration seems to be the least of her concerns in this video. We've all had PT sessions were we ran to the head faster than we finished the run, right? Regardless, she friggin' finished! I don't think there needs to be any issue made sex or rank here. And there are few more motivating things than to see a person overcoming their own obstacles. If I read the stats on this event correctly, less than 20% of those who start actually make it to the finish line. Captain Cudd can stand proudly with the minority of soldiers who completed this task. Bravo-Zulu, Skipper!
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SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S.
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12 mile is 20 klicks.
a 20 klick hump is nothing to sneeze at!
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Capt Mark Strobl
Capt Mark Strobl
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Absolutely correct, Mr. Allbright.
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MSgt Michael Durkee
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As many will note, a Soldier digging deep into their core to accomplish a goal is inspiring - regardless of gender.

Outstanding accomplishment!
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SFC Charles S.
SFC Charles S.
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MSgt Michael Durkee yes, it is totally an outstanding accomplishment and it is inspiring as you say regardless of gender.
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