U.S. Army 1st Lt. Erik Thomas and Col. Eddie Simpson meet for a workout at the Boone National Guard Center in Frankfort, Kentucky, Sept. 4, 2025. Both Soldiers competed at the 2025 CrossFit Games in Columbus, Ohio, August 21–24, 2025. Thomas, the Kentucky Army National Guard's Holistic Health and Fitness (H2F) coordinator, placed 13th overall in the men’s 35–39 age group, and Simpson, commander of the Kentucky National Guard Garrison Training Command, placed 21st overall in the men's 50-54 age group. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. 1st Class Benjamin Crane)