My First Tri 2010

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Derek Bashaw gears up for the 8-mile bike ride during Eglin's 11th annual My First Tri June 19. There were 337 athletes in the event and 181 of them participated for the first time. Each individual completed a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. Everyone received a medal and all results are listed on www.eventtiming.com. (Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

My First Tri 2010

Wendy Ewing, third place in female alumni overall, rides to her victory during Eglin's 11th annual My First Tri June 19. There were 337 athletes in the event and 181 of them participated for the first time. Each individual completed a 200-meter swim, an 8-mile bike ride and a 2.5 mile run. Everyone received a medal and all results are listed on www.eventtiming.com. (Air Force photo/Chrissy Cuttita)

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

An Airman gets suited up in personal protective gear during a pit stop at Station 4 testing Self-Aid Buddy Care during the 96th Air Base Wing Fitness Event June 18. Hosted by the 96th Medical Group, the fitness event touted a medical theme. The 3-mile run was broken up with four stations with regular fitness exercises and also challenge exercises such as litter crawls, Self-Aid Buddy Care, a bedpan fill and a race to don PPE. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

Airmen were tested at Station 3 with modified push-ups during the 96th Air Base Wing Fitness Event June 18. Hosted by the 96th Medical Group, the fitness event touted a medical theme. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

First Lt. Zachary Mason, 96th Comptroller Squadron, helps pull a "patient" to safety with team members (far left) Col. Bruce McClintock, 96th Air Base Wing Commander, and (back right) Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Westermeyer, 96th ABW Command Chief, as part of the challenge segment of the wing fitness event June 18.

Airmen run fitness gauntlet

Second Lt. Travares Dozier, 96th Force Support Squadron, performs push-ups at Station 1 during the 96th Air Base Wing Fitness Event June 18. Hosted by the 96th Medical Group, the fitness event touted a medical theme. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Memorial Run

A participant cools off after the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run which is held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. This is the 25th anniversary of the event. More than 1,000 people participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Memorial Run

A wheelchair particpant and the lead pack of runners make a mad dash down Eglin Blvd. during the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Relief

Capt. Ben Payne, 319th Special Operations Squadron pilot, was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 22 minutes and 14 seconds at the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. After the race, Captain Payne unwinds by taking off his sneakers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Wave of support

Supporters wave flags and cheer on runners as they approach the finish line during the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Flag bearer

A volunteer hands out American flags to the runners upon completion of the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run/walk held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

End in sight

Capt. Ben Payne, 319th Special Operations Squadron pilot, was the first runner to cross the finish line with a time of 22 minutes and 14 seconds at the 4.4 mile Gate-to-Gate run held annually on Memorial Day at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Stacia Zachary)

Eagles nest

The Eagles team bring it in during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Third base scoop

Col. Charles Greenwald, Air Armament Center vice commander, gathers up the ball at third base during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Swing time

Chief Master Sgt. Todd Staats, 96th Force Support Squadron, swings for the fences during the annual Chiefs V/S Eagles softball match at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 17. The Eagles narrowly won 9-8 in extra innings. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

You got served!

A player from the 96th Medical Group serves it up during the Eglin intramural volleyball championship May 13 at the fitness center. The MDG team won easily in two games, although 308th Armament Systems Wing kept the games close. The MDG team was undefeated in the playoffs. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Stealing home

A Keesler AFB player slides into home as the Tyndall AFB catcher tries to make the play during the 2010 Police Week softball tournament held at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 8. 96th Security Forces Squadron won the tournament with a perfect record. Proceeds raised by the tournament will go to a police officers' memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ashley M. Wright.)

Play's at second

A Tyndall AFB player sends the throw to second base during the 2010 Police Week softball tournament held at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 8. 96th Security Forces Squadron won the tournament with a perfect record. Proceeds raised by the tournament will go to a police officers' memorial. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ashley M. Wright.)

Ball control

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Players from the 46 Test Wing and the 53rd Wing vie for control of the ball during the intramural soccer championship April 22. The 46th TW reclaimed the title winning 2-1. 53rd was the reigning champs, beating the 46th in a stunning sudden death shootout in overtime last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Champs

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – the 46th Test Wing team celebrates winning the intramural soccer championship after beating the 53rd Wing 2-1 April 22. The 53rd team was the reigning champs, beating the 46th in a stunning sudden death shootout in overtime last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

No hands

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A 53rd Wing player narrowly avoids a hand penalty during a drive downfield April 22. The 46th Test Wing reclaimed the title winning 2-1 against the 53rd during the intramural soccer championship. 53rd was the reigning champs, beating the 46th in a sudden death shootout in overtime last year. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Off to the races

Airmen begin the 5K run portion of the physical fitness event March 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. The event included push-ups and sit-ups as well. (Courtesy photo.)

Shoot or pass

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Jimmy Howard, 96th Medical Group coach, looks for an open player during the 2010 Eglin Intramural Basketball Championship in the fitness center, March 17. The 96th Medical Group was crowned champions after beating LRS, 61-55. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)

Jump shot

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – A player from the 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron goes up for the lay up during the 2010 Eglin Intramural Basketball Championship in the fitness center, March 17. The 96th Medical Group was crowned champions after beating LRS, 61-55. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Anthony Jennings)