United States Army Capt. Benjamin David Tiffner, 31, of West Virginia, died Nov. 7, 2007, when his vehicle was struck by an improvised-explosive device in Baghdad, Iraq, while he was supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom.

In 1996, Tiffner was nominated by Senator Robert Byrd to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. He graduated from the Academy in 2000. After six years of service, Tiffner graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course and was assigned to the 5th Special Forces Group (Airborne).

Tiffner’s mother, Judith, said her son always wanted to serve.

 

Focus: 

4 sets

Hang Clean, + Push Press

Heavy Triple.

Go Heavier than in Workout but don’t Max

 

WOD: 

“Tiff”

With 25 min. on the clock:

Run 1.5 mile

Then, perform as many rounds as possible of:

11 chest-to-bar pull-ups

7 hang power clean 135/95 lb. (70 kg)

7 push presses, 135 /95lb. (70 kg)

 

Finisher

800m Light Sled Drag Walk

or 

800m Light Jog