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By Daniel J. Borowick, M S, CSCS, former DEA Special Agent & Physical Task Test Administrator
T
he Maltz Challenge a
very challenging physical
fitness event, honors Air Force
MSGT Michael H. Maltz, a
pararescue specialist with
the 38th Rescue Squadron,
Moody Air Force Base, GA,
19 September 1960 - 23
March 2003, who perished in
action with 5 fellow airmen
during a medical evacuation
of ill children in Southeastern
Afghanistan. Since 2006,
the Drug Enforcement
Administration (DEA) has
paid tribute to MSGT Maltz
through this challenge, and
subsequently, since 2013, has
furthermore paid tribute to
fallen soldiers throughout the
various branches of the United
States Military. MSGT Maltz, a
true American hero, excelled
in his service to our great
nation, his accomplishments
were many and his dedication
to optimal fitness was
exemplified throughout
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numerous accolades, https://
maltzchallenge.com/index.php/
about/.
Some of these fallen heroes
that have been honored have
direct ties to the DEA, such as
2010 honorees DEA Special
Agents Chad Michael, Forrest
Leamon, and Michael Weston.
These Special Agents were
killed in Afghanistan while
participating in a counternarcotics
military mission,
alongside seven U.S. soldiers

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