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Team Grissom seeks volunteers for AF Marathon

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  • By Douglas Hays
  • 434th ARW Public Affairs
GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Ind. --  The Air Force Marathon is Sept. 17, 2016, and runners from Grissom are lacing up their sneakers in preparation.

The fitness center staff is currently gathering a list of names of those interested in forming a team for the event held at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio.

"We anticipate that Team Grissom will have great representation," said Col. Doug Schwartz, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander. "What a wonderful event and an outstanding way to build camaraderie."

In addition to the 26.2 mile marathon, the event also hosts a 13.1 mile half marathon, 10K and 5K events.

"Those interested in participating as a representative of Team Grissom need to complete an Air Force Form 303 Request for Specialized Sports Training, and submit it to us by Feb. 22," said Bruce Cannady, 434th Force Support Squadron sports specialist.

Schwartz and Col. Paul Gates, 434th Air Refueling Wing vice commander have already signed up for the event.

"We look forward to others from Team Grissom joining us," Schwartz said.

Those worried about getting ready for the races can receive assistance as well.

"I can help people with training plans," said Zac Holmes, 434th FSS recreation specialist. "Training plans are also online at the Air Force Marathon website.

The 434th ARW is the largest KC-135R Stratotanker unit in the Air Force Reserve Command.

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Material contained on the Official Grissom Air Reserve Base Internet Web Site is written and produced by members of the 434th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs Office. The award-winning staff includes:

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