Air Force Marathon officials at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, report a record turnout for the 13th running of the annual event, which hosted nearly 10,000 runners—a 35 percent bump up from last year. The winner of the men’s full marathon was Dave Johnston from Xenia, Ohio; the winner of the women’s full marathon was 2nd Lt. (we believe) Kate Papenberg, assigned to RAF Lakenheath; and the winner of the full marathon, wheeled division, was Michael Postell from Snellville, Ga. Other winners, including those for the half marathon and shorter runs are listed in this news release.
Airmen and Guardians in the Active and Reserve component, as well as civilian employees, in “mission critical and high-risk populations” are now required to receive influenza vaccinations annually to “preserve force readiness,” according to a recent Department of the Air Force memo.