SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. and partner service members begin the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. The SAPR team’s “Don’t Duck When Someone is Stuck” initiative emphasizes bystander intervention if witnessing a potential sexual harassment or assault situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

A U.S. service member participates in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. Participants ran in teams, handing off rubber duck batons as a reminder of the SAPR bystander intervention initiative: “Don’t Duck When Someone is Stuck.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Amy Morgan, 379th Expeditionary Air Base Group deputy commander, runs during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. The marathon reinforced a culture of support by encouraging members to complete the race in teams, reminding Airmen and Guardians of the support systems around them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Carolyn Russell, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, runs during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. The marathon was held to raise awareness, foster resilience and stand in solidarity with survivors of sexual assault and harassment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Jonathan Spangler and Senior Airman Radouane Takaoui encourage each other during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. Participants were encouraged to form teams and complete the race in a relay format which served as a reminder to help fellow Airmen in difficult situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Force Support Squadron walk to meet their team at the finish line during the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. Participants ran in teams, handing off rubber duck batons as a reminder of the SAPR bystander intervention initiative: “Don’t Duck When Someone is Stuck.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

Finisher medals are displayed on a table for participants of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon held at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. The SAPR team’s “Don’t Duck When Someone is Stuck” initiative emphasizes bystander intervention if witnessing a potential sexual harassment or assault situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Airmen assigned to the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron finish the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon together at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. The marathon reinforced a culture of support by encouraging members to complete the race in teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Shawn Gallagher, Sexual Assault Prevention and Response victim advocate, places a medal on an Airman who completed the SAPR Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. Gallagher, Carly Daniel, Sexual Assault Response coordinator and the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing team of SAPR ambassadors organized the event to promote awareness and resilience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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SAPR hosts Strides of Strength marathon

U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Baker, 379th Expeditionary Medical Squadron pharmacist, shows off his medal after finishing the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. Baker was the first to finish the 26.2 mile race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)

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U.S. and partner service members begin the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Strides of Strength marathon at a base in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2026. The SAPR team’s “Don’t Duck When Someone is Stuck” initiative emphasizes bystander intervention if witnessing a potential sexual harassment or assault situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kristen Pittman)