By Chief Mass Communication Specialist (AW/SW) Anthony Briggs Jr., Navy Recruiting District Los Angeles Public Affairs
LOS ANGELES (NNS) -- Navy Recruiting District (NRD) Los Angeles recruiters took part in the 16th ESPN Summer X-Games July 28 through Aug. 1 in Los Angeles.
More than 300,000 spectators descended upon Staples Center, Nokia Theater, L.A. LIVE and the Los Angeles Coliseum for the best in skateboard, BMX freestyle, Moto X and rally car events.
NRD Los Angeles recruiters, along with members from the special warfare community, promoted Navy opportunities at X Fest, a two-block area featuring interactive sponsor booths, musical performances, athlete appearances and family fun.
The SEAL Accelerator Challenge tested participant's fitness levels through push-ups, pull-ups, sit-ups and a cargo net climb. Prizes were awarded to each day's top male and female scores.
"I didn't think it would be that hard," said Ivan Rius, a 21-year-old from Hemet, Calif. "The cargo net wasn't as easy as it looked, but it was a lot of fun."
During the four-day event, the recruiters were visited by Dana White, president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, and actors D.B. Sweeney, Michael Broderick and Gary Graham.
Graham, who starred as detective Matt Sikes in the television series "Alien Nation," toured the Navy's area and thanked the recruiters for their service.
"You guys do an outstanding job for our country, and I'm proud of each of you," said Graham. "I'm happy to support our military and all the things you do."
Members from the Navy's special warfare community brought out bomb suits, remote controlled robots and dive gear to answer questions of those interested in opportunities to serve in special warfare fields.
The 12-seat Navy simulator was also on hand to give guests an opportunity to be immersed in a full mission profile featuring Navy SEALs.
"The weekend was perfect," said Chief Navy Counselor Michael Drake. "Great weather, plus great people, made it a great time."
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