JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Maryland –
The Intramural Football Championships took place here, Nov. 23, 2015, and after two games the 79th Medical Group team rose as the victors.
The 79 MDG played the Air Force District of Washington.
The 11 AFDW team had a league record of 9-5, then won three games and lost two in the playoffs, ending with a record of 12-7.
Football is one of several intramural sports offered at Joint Base Andrews.
"Programs like this provide unit cohesiveness and pride within each squadron," said Craig Crews, AFDW Analysis, Assessments, and Lessons Learned division chief. "It provides healthy competition in a controlled environment."
79 MDG lost to 11 AFDW in the regular season, sending them to the loser's bracket.
They met again facing AFDW in the base championships where they won both games against AFDW making them the 2015 Intramural Football Champions this year.
"Intramural sports, especially football, are great for camaraderie because it's a total team sport, not just one individual player," said Staff Sgt. Kivynn Pabst, 79th Medical Wing physical therapy technician. "Everyone must work together and trust each other to be effective, much like the military as a whole. You make many friends, from your team and opposing teams. I'm looking forward to next year. "