Sailors at Naval Station Everett are enjoying success through the command’s Fitness Enhancement Program (FEP), thanks to
a unique event being held on the base.
Operations Specialist 2nd Class Lucas Weaver, Naval Station Everett command fitness leader (CFL), encourages members in
FEP to participate in the “Iron Goat” competition as an additional way to train for the up-coming physical readiness test (PRT).
“I think it’s a good program because it helps keep track of your progress,” said Yeoman 1st Class Darrel Dyer. “The Iron Goat
competition is good for FEP because it gives a goal and a reward at the end as well as additional cardio work outs.”
According to NAVADMIN 073/09, released earlier this month, the Navy’s Physical Readiness Program has increased the passing
percentage Navy-wide for the PFA. The spring 2003 PFA pass rate was 92.36 percent and has increased to 95.9 percent for
fall 2008.
The NAVADMIN also directs CFLs to direct the command’s FEP program. Sailors placed on FEP at Naval Station Everett participate
in a work out five days a week.
“We work out an hour, to an hour and a half, five days a week during working hours,” said Weaver. “The personnel on FEP are
encouraged to participate in additional fitness programs offered by MWR to improve their health. People that are giving 100
percent are showing great improvement.”
Many other people on base took part in the Iron Goat. Chief Personnel Specialist Rolyn Abagatnan was the first to finish,
completing all three events in six days.
“I was thinking that since it’s called the Iron Goat, a Chief better be the first one to finish,” said Abagatnan. “I like the fact that
with its format, it gives people the opportunity to test the waters if they are thinking about participating in a traditional triathlon.
It also helps to cultivate the culture of fitness that we need in our Navy today.”