It was not a covert military campaign overseas, but a grueling military exercise testing physical athleticism, mental sharpness and team cooperation under the lights at Kroger Field on Tuesday night.

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The Lexington Fire Department co-sponsored a challenge called Operation Wildcat.

It was held Tuesday night from 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. at Kroger Field.

Organizers say it is designed to build both community and camaraderie...

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Roughly 120 veterans and civilians took part in military-style obstacle courses and team building exercises at Kroger Field Tuesday night, co-sponsored by national veteran's organization Team RWB and the UK College of Health Sciences' Sports Medicine Research Institute...

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By Vice President for Research Lisa Cassis

"Operation Wildcat" may sound like a police sting, but it's actually an opportunity for veterans and civilians to work together and solve a challenge that feels a lot like a military mission. Part Amazing Race, part CrossFit Games, part Outward Bound, Operation Wildcat's goal is to build community through activity.

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The University of Kentucky recently opened its Sports Medicine Research Institute, spearheaded by the UK College of Health Sciences and supported in part by a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense...

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Although several studies have been done on injury epidemiology in US military personnel, there is limited published data for injury prevention techniques or how to enhance resiliency in US Special Operations Forces.

By Laura Wright and Allison Perry

It’s the fifth race on a beautiful, sunny day at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington and the jockeys are on their mounts up in the gates. The bell rings and the horses spring forward, looking for the perfect spot from which to make their charge. At the second turn, the No. 8 horse stumbles and recovers, but its jockey tumbles to the dirt. He sits for a few seconds, dazed, but then leaps to his feet and scrambles to safety.

By Laura Wright

"Operation Wildcat" may sound like a police sting, but it's actually an opportunity for veterans and civilians to work together and solve a challenge that feels a lot like a military mission. Part Amazing Race, part CrossFit Games, part Outward Bound, Operation Wildcat's goal is to build community through activity.

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