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Scott Air Force Base

Surface Warrior Challenge

A bicyclist rides past a hangar during the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The event, also known as the Tour de Scott, featured a triathlon consisting of running, bicycling and swimming that participants could compete in individually or as a member of a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member participates in the swim portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. Each portion of the triathlon featured a full and miniature competition. For the swim portion, participants completed a 100 meter or 500 meter swim. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member participates in the swim portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured participants from numerous units around the base including the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Bicyclists compete in the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon allowed participants to compete both individually and as teams. Additionally, participants could choose between the full triathlon and a miniature one that shortened the distance each portion of the race required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Team members tag each other’s hands as they transition from the bicycle to run portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon allowed participants to compete both individually and as teams. Additionally, participants could choose between the full triathlon and a miniature one that shortened the distance each portion of the race required. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Runners compete in the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured both a full and miniature triathlon which included running, bicycling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member begins the run portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. Each portion of the triathlon featured a full and miniature competition. For the run portion, participants could either complete a 1.6 kilometer or five kilometer run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member competes in the bicycle portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. Each portion of the triathlon featured a full and miniature competition. For the bicycle portion, participants could either complete a 10.6 kilometer or a 31.8 kilometer bike ride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member competes in the bicycle portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. Each portion of the triathlon featured a full and miniature competition. For the bicycle portion, participants could either complete a 10.6 kilometer or a 31.8 kilometer bike ride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member competes in the bicycle portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. Each portion of the triathlon featured a full and miniature competition. For the bicycle portion, participants could either complete a 10.6 kilometer or a 31.8 kilometer bike ride. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Team Scott members swim during the Surface Warrior Challenge, or Tour de Scott, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured participants from numerous units around the base including the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member prepares to turn around during the swim portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The event, also known as the Tour de Scott, featured a triathlon consisting of running, bicycling and swimming that participants could compete in individually or as a member of a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member participates in the swim portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured both a full and miniature triathlon which included running, bicycling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member participates in the swim portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured both a full and miniature triathlon which included running, bicycling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member participates in the run portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured both a full and miniature triathlon which included running, bicycling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

A Team Scott member participates in the run portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. Each portion of the triathlon featured a full and miniature competition. For the run portion, participants completed a 1.6 kilometer or 5 kilometer run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Team Scott members participate in the bike portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured participants from numerous units around the base including the 375th Air Mobility Wing, Air Mobility Command and U.S. Transportation Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Team Scott members participate in the bike portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The event, also known as the Tour de Scott, featured a triathlon consisting of running, bicycling and swimming that participants could compete in individually or as a member of a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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Surface Warrior Challenge

Team Scott members participate in the swim portion of the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The triathlon was hosted by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command and featured both a full and miniature triathlon which included running, bicycling and swimming. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt/Released)

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SDDC hosts Surface Warrior Challenge

Published Aug. 31, 2016
By Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler and Staff Sgt. Clayton Lenhardt
375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- A bicyclist rides past a hangar during the Surface Warrior Challenge at Scott Air Force Base, Ill., Aug. 27, 2016. The event, also known as the Tour de Scott, featured a triathlon consisting of running, bicycling and swimming that participants could compete in individually or as a member of a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jonathan Fowler)