Stallion soldier uses obstacles as motivation

Kearny, N.J. native, Sgt. 1st Class Oscar Ayala, a platoon sergeant for D Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, conducts situps during a physical fitness test for the Sullivan Cup, May 7, at Fort Benning, Ga. In the past two years, Ayala has had two hip surgeries, but has not let it affect his physical condition. “It’s all in how you maintain yourself,” Ayala explained.