Airman 1st Class Diego Herrera-Mauri, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, runs the "Back to School" fun run with his dogs, Kiba and Villa, on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 18. A fun run is held once a month to help bring the base community together and promote physical fitness and the various programs the gym provides. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)
Airman 1st Class Ernest Sereal, 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron, runs in the "Back to School" fun run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 18. The run was approximately 2.7 miles long followed by a raffle give-away of various prizes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)
Alexandra Myers, Smoothie King employee, serves a participant of the "Back to School" fun run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 18. The strawberry-banana smoothie contained protein for an extra boost of energy for the runners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)
Ellie DiGacomo, from Bossier City, La., hands water to Senior Airman Joseph Senteno, 2nd Comptroller Squadron, after the "Back to School" fun run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 18. It's important to stay hydrated, especially after running long distances to prevent heat exhaustion and other related illnesses. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)
Tech. Sgt. Ryan Constantin, 2nd Logistics Readiness Squadron, reaches for orange slices after the "Back to School" fun run on Barksdale Air Force Base, La., Aug. 18. Oranges were given out to help replenish energy and vitamin C after the run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kristin High)(RELEASED)