U.S. Service members complete the second lap of a half
U.S. Service members complete the second lap of a half marathon at Forward Operating Base Warrior in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Oct. 30, 2012. Participants had to complete five laps within three hours to qu... More
After an M777 fires a round to signal the start of
After an M777 fires a round to signal the start of the run soldiers and civilians take off for a half marathon on Forward Operating Base Warrior, Afghanistan, Oct. 30. The race consisted of five laps around the... More
The last people standing after completing the half
The last people standing after completing the half marathon, gather in front of the battalion headquarters mural for a group picture. More than 100 soldiers and civilians participated, but only 55 people comple... More
The winners and “winner-ups”, show off their awards
The winners and “winner-ups”, show off their awards for with the fastest times completing the half marathon in less than two hours. From right to left, Lt. Col Jeremy Schroeder, the commanding officer of the 1s... More
On laps three and four, runners are met with distracting
On laps three and four, runners are met with distracting signs in front of the dining facility saying various sarcastic comments, inducing laughter among the runners and spectators of the race. Each runner has ... More