AUAB celebrates 20th annual Air Force Marathon

Grand Slam members along with Coalition partners and participants from Camp As Sayliyah run during the 20th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The event took place in commemoration of the 69th anniversary of the U.S. Air Force. All branches of the military and civilians participated in this historic event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sergio Gamboa/Released)

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AUAB celebrates 20th annual Air Force Marathon

Grand Slam participants gather together on the starting line to kick-off the 20th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This year marks the eighth year the U.S. Air Force has sanctioned deployed location races to commemorate its 69th anniversary. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sergio Gamboa/Released)

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AUAB celebrates 20th annual Air Force Marathon

There were 673 members who participated in this year’s 20th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. This year marks the eighth year the U.S. Air Force has sanctioned a deployed location race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Sergio Gamboa/Released)

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AUAB celebrates 20th annual Air Force Marathon

An Italian Coalition partner raises his hand as he finishes his run during the 20th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Participants had an option of either running a full or half marathon. This year marks the eighth year the U.S. Air Force has sanctioned deployed location races. All branches of the military and Coalition partners joined the marathon to celebrate and commemorate the 69th anniversary of the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Janelle Patiño/Released)

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AUAB celebrates 20th annual Air Force Marathon

Participants pose for a photo after completing either the half or full marathon during the 20th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. A total of 673 deployed members from different branches of the military and Coalition partners participated in this year’s race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Melissa Buonanducci/Released)

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AUAB celebrates 20th annual Air Force Marathon

Published Sept. 23, 2016
By Senior Airman Janelle Patiño
379th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar -- A total of 673 members from the Joint services and Coalition partners kicked off the 20th annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18, here, in celebration of the Air Force’s 69th anniversary. This year marks the eight year the Air Force has sanctioned deployed location races.