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Scott Air Force Base

Airmen, Soldiers and civilians render salutes during the playing of the national anthem at the opening cermonies of inaugural Bataan Memorial Death March at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., on March 25, 2012. Personnel assigned to Scott march in honor of the thousands who lost their lives during the actual march during World War II. More than 50 teams and 250 people marched 12.6 miles to complete the course. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane)

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Photo Slideshow: Scott Bataan Memorial Death March

Published March 27, 2012
375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Personnel assigned to Scott Air Force Base participated in the inaugural Bataan Memorial Death March in honor of the thousands who lost their lives during the actual march during World War II. More than 50 teams and 250 people marched 12.6 miles to complete the course. Click here to view slideshow