Leading the pack

Miguel Howe makes his way up the final hill approaching the finish line of the Gate-to-Gate run May 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 1,600 people ran in the annual Memorial Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

No one left behind

Margaret Bartlett, age 83, walks down Eglin Boulevard during the Gate-to-Gate run May 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 1,600 people ran in the annual Memorial Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

On the road

Runners and walkers spread out across Eglin Boulevard during the Gate-to-Gate run May 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 1,600 people ran in the annual Memorial Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Gate to Gate

Runners cross the starting line beginning the Gate-to-Gate run May 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 1,600 people ran in the annual Memorial Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

Hand off

A runner accepts a flag from a volunteer after completing the Gate-to-Gate run May 28 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 1,600 people ran in the annual Memorial Day event. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)

A push to excel

Senior Airman Karla Burns, of the 96th Air Base Wing staff, uses the proper form while practicing her push-ups during her morning workout routine May 3 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Burns struggled to complete the required amount of push-ups during her recent physical training tests. With the help of the fitness center staff, she began a workout plan that allowed her to excel and pass her test. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)