WSMR memorial marathon eternalizes Bataan Death March

WHITE SANDS MISSLE RANGE, N.M. -- Participants of the 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March trek through the first mile of the 26.2-mile trail March 27, 2011. The event, attended by a record number of more than 6,000 marchers, commemorates the original Bataan Death March which occurred in the Philippines during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

WSMR memorial marathon eternalizes Bataan Death March

WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M. -- A participant of the 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March holds a flag March 27, 2011 during a moment of silence. Three remaining survivors attended the opening ceremony. The event, attended by a record number of more than 6,000 marchers, commemorates the original Bataan Death March which occurred in the Philippines during World War II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Holloman members showcase strength in lifiting competition

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Staff Sgt. Michael Mempin squats during the Powerlifting Competition at the Domenici Fitness and Sports Center Nov. 5, 2010. The event, organized by the 49th Maintenance Squadron, gave Holloman members an opportunity to test their strength and compete against each other in the squat, bench press and dead-lift. Sergeant Mempin is with the 16th Training Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Holloman greets autumn with celebration

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Tobias Kempf, son of Capt. Peter Kempf, German Air Force Flying Training Center, plays milk bottle toss during the Fall Festival at Steinhoff Park Oct. 22, 2010. The festival offered Holloman members of all ages the chance to participate in different activities including hayrides, pumpkin painting and go-kart racing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Shooters vie to be 'top gun' at Apache Sports Range

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Maj. Eric Hendrickson, 6th Reconnaissance Squadron, fires his rifle during a competition Oct. 19, 2010. The competition was hosted by the 6th RS and the 29th ATKS, and they were joined by members of associate units to compete for the title of pistol champion, rifle champion, shotgun champion and three-gun champion -- a combination of pistol, rifle and shotgun. The primary goal of the competitions was to build unit morale and to educate people on firearm safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)

Shooters vie to be 'top gun' at Apache Sports Range

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- Members of the 6th Reconnaissance Squadron and the 29th Attack Squadron fire their weapons during a shooting competition at the Apache Sports Range Oct. 19, 2010. The competition was hosted by the 6th RS and the 29th ATKS, and they were joined by members of associate units to compete for the title of pistol champion, rifle champion, shotgun champion and three-gun champion -- a combination of pistol, rifle and shotgun. The primary goal of the competitions was to build unit morale and to educate people on firearm safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Turner/Released)