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CrossFit Hardshells hosted their 4th annual “Lion of Fallujah” event, honoring Major Doug Zembiec who was a member of the CIA's Special Activities Division's Ground Branch. Maj. Zembiec was killed in action while serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom in 2007. Bob and Angel got the chance to chat with Michelle and Linda from an organization called We Got Your Six. Their mission is to preserve and support the health of military troops in dealing with PTSD and other issues they face after combat, and upon re-entry to civilian life. They were also joined by by former Washington Redskins’ players Gary Clark (Gary Clark Incorporated) and Ravin Caldwell. Friend of the show, Luis Martinez even stopped by to chat with the fellas. He is a former professional baseball player who has played for the San Diego Padres, Boston Red Sox, and the Baltimore Orioles. ----------------------------- © 2018 Barbells & Banter barbellsandbanter@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/barbellsandbanterpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/barbellsandbanterpodcast/ Crossfit Hardshells http://www.crossfithardshells.com/ WeGotYourSix http://wegotyoursix.org/ Washington Post article about Maj. Doug Zembiec https://goo.gl/od6P59 Zembiec WOD on the CrossFit® Site https://www.crossfit.com/workout/2014/05/09#/comments

Raymond Romanick is a former bodybuilder, turned CrossFit athlete, who trains out of CrossFit Hardshells. Raymond sat down with Paul and Angel to discuss how he got into the sport and how he approaches fitness and training for competition. As of today (March 13, 2018), Raymond is currently in second place in the overall Mid-Atlantic Men's division for the 2018 CrossFit Open. Be sure to follow his journey as he aims to make it all the way to the 2018 CrossFit Games in Madison, Wisconsin. Raymond Romanick https://www.youtube.com/user/raymondromanick Barbells & Banter Podcast www.facebook.com/barbellsandbanterpodcast/ www.instagram.com/barbellsandbanterpodcast/

Paul and Bob took the show outside of the studio and into their mobile command center... aka, Paul's SUV. They were heading over to Odin CrossFit and, while on their way, talked about the 2018 CrossFit Games Open. While at Odin, Bob judged Paul's attempt at 18.2 and they discussed the results afterwards.