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Scott Air Force Base

‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott run past the old Scott Gate during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. This gate was the original entry point for Scott Field before the base was expanded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott run down Scott Drive during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. The course took runners past several historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott run down Scott Drive during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. The course took runners past several historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott participate in the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. The course took runners past several historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

A volunteer guides runners during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. Volunteers were stationed throughout the course to keep runners on the correct course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott participate in the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. The course took runners past historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

A participant Of the Race Through Scott’s Past gives a thumbs up before finishing the race at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. The event provided an opportunity for Team Scott and the local community to celebrate and learn about the instillation’s history. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

A Team Scott member puts his hand over his head to catch his breath after completing the Race Through Scott’s Past at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. The 5k race took participants past historical buildings that are located here at Scott.( U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott participate in the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. The course took runners past historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Maj. David Bereda, 375th Air Mobility Command, runs down the final straight away during the Race Through Scott’s Past at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. Bereda was the first participant to finish the 5K run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott begin the Race Through Scott’s Past at Scott Air Force Base , Illinois, April 21, 2017. The run was a 5K race that took participants on a route that passed historical building son Scott. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

A participant Of the Race Through Scott’s Smiles after finishing the race at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. 500 participants were able to participate in the 5K with the route highlighting historical building on the instillation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Participants sprint to finish the Race Through Scott’s Past at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. The race saw a variety of participants including active duty members, civilian members, children and pets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Chad Gorecki)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott run past building P-4 during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21, 2017. P-4 was originally built as a hospital during World War II and now serves as the headquarters building for 18th Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott participate in the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. The course took runners past several historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott run past Air Mobility Command Headquarters during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. AMC was activated June 1, 1992, and is one of 10 major Air Force commands. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Members of Team Scott participate in the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. The course took runners past several historic buildings on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)

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‘Race Through Scott’s Past’ celebrates installation’s history

Published April 26, 2017
By Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt and Airman Chad Gorecki
375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

Members of Team Scott run past the old Scott Gate during the Race Through Scott's Past, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, April 21. This gate was the original entry point for Scott Field before the base was expanded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt)