Gruesome competition

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Comptroller Squadron prepare to play during the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13, 2012. The tournament was open to any squadron team and hosted by members of the 4th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Equipment Maintenance Squadron run toward the center of the court during the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13, 2012. The tournament was an opportunity for Airmen to participate in a friendly competition against other squadron teams. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for a match during the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13, 2012. Airmen represented their respective squadrons in teams of eight and competed during 10-minute matches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Comptroller and Equipment Maintenance Squadrons compete during the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13, 2012. The Airmen were able to come together to practice teamwork and built camaraderie while taking a break from their work. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eddy Diaz and Airman 1st Class Corey Hitt, 4th Comptroller Squadron budget and accounting technicians, pose for a photo after the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13, 2012. The Airmen earned $40 in 4th Force Support Squadron bucks for wearing Friday the 13th-inspired costumes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron pose for a victory photo after the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament on Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., July 13, 2012. The 4th CES team won the tournament after a final match against Airmen from the 4th Force Support Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson/Released)

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Gruesome competition

Published July 19, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Aubrey Robinson
4th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Airmen assigned to the 4th Fighter Wing came together for an afternoon of friendly competition during the Friday the 13th dodge ball tournament here, July 13.

More than five teams took part but the 4th Civil Engineer Squadron team came out on top, defeating the 4th Force Support Squadron team in the final match.

In addition to playing, Airmen were encouraged to dress up in the scariest costumes they could put together. The 4th Comptroller Squadron team earned $40 in 4th FSS bucks for wearing Friday the 13th-inspired costumes.