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Fields of Friendly Strife

August

Fields of Friendly Strife is a competition-based program for units! Earn points and bragging rights for your unit by participating in sports, races, esports and more!

How it works: Active duty Service Members and their families can participate in Fields of Friendly Strife events and earn points for their unit toward the FoFS Commander’s Cup, which will be presented at the end of the competition year by JBLM Leadership. 
How to register: Visit the Intramural Sports office located in Cowan Stadium or through JBLM races. Note: Units running for free do not receive shirts or medals if offered. 
 
There are two divisions: Brigade/Group and Battalion/Squadron. Service Members and families receive points for participation for their unit in a wide variety of events that include: intramural sports, races, bowling, golf, etc. Events are hosted at a variety of locations to include Lewis Main, Lewis North and McChord Field.

CYS Volunteer Coaches can earn Fields of Friendly Strife points for their unit! Visit the Youth Sports & Fitness page or call 253-967-2405 for more information on becoming a volunteer coach.

Fields of Friendly Strife Commander's Cup Calendar 

Activity Start End
Down & Dirty Trail Run 19-Jul-25 19-Jul-25
CC Flag Football 11-Aug-25 25-Sep-25
Fill the Ruck 12-Sep-25 12-Sep-25
JBLM Half-Marathon 20-Sep-25 20-Sep-25
CC Volleyball 15-Sep-25 23-Oct-25
CC Bowling 8-Oct-25 19-Nov-25
CC Indoor Soccer 6-Oct-25 20-Nov-25
CC  Swim Meet 30-Oct-25 31-Oct-25
wear blue: Veterans Day Run  8-Nov-25 8-Nov-25
CC Basketball 26-Jan-26 12-Mar-26
CC Outdoor Soccer 16-Mar-26 30-Apr-26
CC Ten Miler 4-Apr-26 4-Apr-26
CC Softball 27-Apr-26 11-Jun-26
CC Golf 29-Apr-26 10-Jun-26
CC Softball 27-Apr-26 11-Jun-26
CC Flag Football 10-Aug-26 24-Sep-26
CC 2-Miler 25-Sep-26 25-Sep-26

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Participation: 

Service members earn points for participation in individual events (1) and team events (10) and more points for top placement in competitive events. 

Commander Participation:
Unit commanders can earn 10 points by sending a “selfie” of their attendance at any Field of Friendly Strife events and emailing to JBLMfofs@army.mil.

Championship:
Service members earn additional points for team-based and individual competition. Teams winning first place overall receive 50 points for their unit, second place is 25 points. First-place individuals receive 7 points, second-place 5 points and third-place 3 points.

Units receive trophy and MWR Unit Funds check

Brigade/Group: 

  • 1st: $2000
  • 2nd: $1000
  • 3rd: $500

Battalion/Squadron:

  • 1st: $800
  • 2nd: $400
  • 3rd: $200

Winner of each division placed on trophy displayed at Sasquatch Saloon.

Season runs 1 MAY-30 APR 

“Upon the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that on other days, on other fields, will bear the fruits of victory.”

– Gen. Douglas MacArthur

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