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A challenge. >> we had to wake up at i think 3:00 in the morning. it was really early. and i got up and i laid in my cot and i thought, oh, my gosh. >> oh, my gosh, because captain cudd is going to attempt a grueling, 12-mile march. the final warrior skill that will earn her the expert field medical badge, one of the army's highest honors for combat survival, so intense, 80% of those who try to earn it fail. but what captain cudd is about to do will make her a viral sensation and an inspiration. >> you got it! >> come on! >> just to give you an idea of

How much weight captain cudd was carrying that day, she had her flack vest, her rucksack, her helmet, boots, and camo, and finally, her weapon. in all, captain cudd carried about 50 pounds for 12 miles. so, take me back to the beginning of the race and how you were feeling. >> exhilarated. when the race started, i even started out at a faster pace than i had in practice. and i stayed that way for more than half the race. >> then, mile 11, cudd starts to crash. you're feeling all the weight. >> yeah. >> you know, all about 50 pounds, and then you drop to your knees. >> i couldn't stand up strai...

That says a lot about your pursuit and strength. i love the facts your brothers and sisters are saying you got this, ma'am. you did get it. once you crossed the line, what was the first thing you said or did? >> well, when i fell across the line, there was man that picked me up. the first question i asked was did i make it. and he said yes, yes, ma'am you made it. good job. then my second question was where is my weapon. in this course we have to keep track of our weapon. those were the two things i was afraid i had lost one or the other. thank god everything worked out. the support was amazin...