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Jalen Rose, an ESPN basketball analyst, low-crawls during an obstacle course hosted by the Tactical Air Control Party instructors at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Jacobs) (Released)

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Jalen Rose, an ESPN/NBA analyst, works his way through "The Jungle," the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training course at Hurlburt Field Fla., Sept. 29, 2010. ESPN along with many other media oulets are visiting Hurlburt Field to document the Miami HEAT's training camp that;s taking place at the Aderholt Fitness Center from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3, 2010. (DoD Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Jacobs/RELEASED)

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Jalen Rose, an ESPN/NBA analyst, climbs up a wall obstacle in "The Jungle," the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training course at Hurlburt Field Fla., Sept. 29, 2010. ESPN along with many other media oulets are visiting Hurlburt Field to document the Miami HEAT's training camp that's taking place at the Aderholt Fitness Center from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3, 2010. (DoD Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Jacobs/RELEASED)

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Jalen Rose, an ESPN/NBA analyst, does an interview with Josh Elliott, an ESPN anchor about his experience going through "The Jungle," the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) training course at Hurlburt Field Fla., Sept. 29, 2010. ESPN along with many other media oulets are visiting Hurlburt Field to document the Miami HEAT's training camp that's taking place at the Aderholt Fitness Center from Sept. 28 through Oct. 3, 2010. (DoD Photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Jacobs/RELEASED)

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ESPN crew broadcast, shoot and low-crawl

Published Oct. 1, 2010
By Senior Airman David Salanitri
Air Force Special Operations Command Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD -- A crew from ESPN's show, Sportscenter, arrived at Hurlburt Field to cover the 2010 Miami HEAT Training Camp Sep. 27.

Not only did the on-screen personalities do their job of broadcasting from Hurlburt Field, but they also got a taste of the things Hurlburt Airmen do.

"It's been terrific being out here--You guys are the real deal," said Jon Barry, National Basketball Association veteran and current ESPN host. "The HEAT's training camp is only a few weeks, but Airmen are out here training every day."

When the broadcasters were on break, they didn't just sit around and relax.

One host even volunteered to go through the Tactical Air Control Party obstacle course.

Wanting to get the full Air Force special tactics feeling, NBA veteran and ESPN basketball analyst Jalen Rose, went through a 20-part obstacle course, designed for TACP students.

"I've always appreciated the sacrifice and dedication to service our military has made," said Mr. Rose. "But just going through half of their obstacle course, I have a new respect of the training the Air Force gets."