Run for the Fallen

A group of runners wait to begin the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. Many race participants wore shirts to honor fallen warriors and comrades. The event was hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council; a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

Theresa Mathis greets her son, U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Duncan Mathis, as he finishes the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. Mathis was wounded in action during a recent deployment to Afghanistan, falling 75 feet and breaking his legs, ankles and right arm. After three months of rehab and practicing in his wheelchair for weeks, Mathis accomplished his goal by completing the 5K race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

Participants take off during the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon, hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. The event raised more than $10,000 for the Wounded Warrior Project, which offers a variety of programs to aid injured Service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

U.S. Air Force Maj. David Och, 4th Operations Group director of staff, and 1st Lt. Christopher Jordan, 336th Fighter Squadron scheduler, approach the half-marathon midpoint during the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. The run, hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, benefitted the Wounded Warrior Project with 100 percent of proceeds and donations going to the cause. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

Volunteers stationed at the half-marathon midpoint provide water for race participants during the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. Multiple stations were set up throughout the race routes to keep runners motivated and hydrated. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

Medals were awarded to each participant who crossed the finish line during the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. More than 270 participants finished their respective race, hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, which benefitted the Wounded Warrior Project. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

David Nickell, 4th Operations Support Squadron security manager, crosses the finish line during the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. Nickell finished first in the male, 50-59 age group for the half-marathon, and third overall, with an official time of 1 hour, 30 minutes, 45 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

Theresa Mathis cheers for her son, U.S. Marine Corps Pfc. Duncan Mathis, as he finishes his race during the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon hosted by the 4th Fighter Wing Company Grade Officers’ Council, a private organization made up of Air Force lieutenants and captains, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. Mathis was severely wounded in action during a recent deployment to Afghanistan and has undergone months of rehab. “As he crossed, all I could think about was how hard he worked to get to the point he’s at,” Mathis said. “It was a dream come true.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen

Individual category winners pose for a photo with 4th Fighter Wing leaders after the Run for the Fallen 5K/Half-Marathon hosted by the Company Grade Officers’ Council at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, N.C., Sept. 14, 2013. The top runners were recognized on stage and presented with an additional medal for their performance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brittain Crolley)

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Run for the Fallen raises spirits

Published Sept. 18, 2013