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VOL. 2, NO. 18 | FRIDAY, September 29, 2023

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27th Annual Air Force Marathon

Sights & Sounds

Air Force Marathon starting line
Two helicopters landing on grass.
A group of runners leaving the starting line area
People stand behind a fence looking to the left and yelling.
a man hangs from a square parachute. A large Air Force flag hangs below him.
A helicopter lands. The museum can be seen in the background.
Four Air Force helicopters
A woman holds up a sign that reads "13.1 miles 'cause you're only half crazy!
Air Force Marathon race course
A runner takes a water cup from a man dressed up in luau attire.
A runner cools off in the mist machine
Spectators cheer at Air Force Marathon finish line.
Bald eagle mascot and handler
Marathon medals
Air Force Marathon finish line
A man takes a water cup from a woman on the road.
A teenage girl in a marathon t-shirt take a back of belongings from a woman in shorts and a blanket around her shoulders.
Sandra Goodsite has participated in every Air Force Marathon since 1997

Racers

Race Champions

Man raises his arms as he approaches a red, white and blue banner that has "Air Force Marathon" on it. Men's Full Marathon Champion: Jason Salyer
Woman raises her arms as she nears the banner held by a man in uniform and a woman in civilian clothes. Women's Full Marathon Champion: Katie Ruhlman
Pitman wins men's half-marathon first place Men's Half-marathon Champion: Jacob Pitman
Johnston wins women's half marathon first place Women's Half-marathon Champion: Christina Johnston
Michalski wins men's 10K first place Men's 10K Champion: Daniel Michalski
A woman in black athletic clothes raises her arms as she approaches a red, white and blue banner with "U.S. Air Force Marathon" on it. Women's 10K Champion: Darcy Whyte
Michalski wins men's 5K first place Men's 5K Champion: Daniel Michalski
Rodriguez wins women's 5K first place Women's 5K Champion: Elizabeth Rodriguez
Air Force Marathon race podium Top Finishers: Men's Full Marathon
Air Force Marathon race podium Top Finishers: Women's Full Marathon
Air Force Marathon race podium Top Finishers: Men's Half-marathon
Air Force Marathon race podium Top Finishers: Women's Half-marathon
Wheeled race finishers with Air Force leaders Top Finishers: Men's Wheeled Hand-crank Full Marathon
Wheeled race finisher with Air Force leaders Top Finisher: Men's Wheeled Push-rim Full Marathon
Wheeled race finisher with Air Force leaders Women's Wheeled Push-rim Full Marathon Champion: Corey Petersen
Wheeled race finisher with Air Force leaders Top Finishers: Women's Wheeled Push-rim Full Marathon
Men stand on award podium. Top Finishers: Men's 10K
Women stand on award podium. Top Finishers: Women's 10K

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Cincinnati Reds Military Appreciation Day

Wright-Patt leadership participated in Cincinnati Reds Military Appreciation Day at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Sept. 1, 2023. Col. Christopher Meeker, 88th Air Base Wing and installation commander, administered the oath of enlistment to Delayed Entry Program recruits and threw the ceremonial first pitch. (U.S. Air Force photo by Daniel Peterson)

Cincinnati Reds Military Appreciation Night: Sept. 1

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Airmen of Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, are celebrated during Military Appreciation Night hosted by the Cincinnati Reds at The Great American Ball Park, September 1, 2023 in Cincinnati, Ohio. As part of the evening's recognition, Airmen presented the colors, sung the national anthem and threw out the ceremonial first pitch as part of the pregame ceremonies. (U.S. Air Force Video by Jeffery Harris)

Air Force's 76th Birthday

The Air Force Ball was held in honor of the Air Force’s 76th birthday at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, Dayton, Ohio. The ball was held on Sept. 9, 2023. It is tradition for the oldest and youngest members present to cut the cake together. (U.S. Air Force photos by Hannah Carranza)

Blue Streak Time Trial: Sept. 12

A Blue Streak Time Trial participant bikes along Skeel Avenue on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Sept. 12, 2023. The monthly time trial route is 10 miles long and circles the Area A flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Johnson)

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