940th ARW relay race team sets the pace
BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. -- The 940th Air Refueling Wing relay race team placed a respectable fifth place in this year's event Oct. 22, 2008. The team has taken first in past events, but this was the first year for this team running together. The Recce Challenge Adventure Series, sponsored by the 9th Reconnaissance Wing Services Squadron, consisted of a road and trail portion for a 10K race run in relays. Pictured from the left are: Lt. Col. Lew Harding, 940th ARW chief of safety, Capt. Chris Cheshire, 13th Reconnaissance Squadron, Col. Jon Ellis, 940th operations group commander, and Technical Sgt. Alex Roberson, 13th RS. Missing from the photo is Capt. Brandon Stepp, 940th Logistics Readiness Squadron commander, and team leader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Ellen L. Hatfield)