Courtesy Photo | Col. Stephen Falcone (front left), commander of the 77th Sustainment Brigade, 310th...... read more read more
by Capt. Russell Harris
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq - It was early Sunday morning on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, as people across Boston slept peacefully thousands of miles away. Soldiers and airmen of the 53rd Transportation Battalion, 77th Sustainment Brigade, 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, gathered to pause, reflect and support what has become an annual event at the famed Fenway Park, “The Run to Home Base.”
Sponsored by the Red Sox Foundation and other supporters, this 9K foot race is meant to raise money and awareness for veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan with post traumatic stress disorder and/or traumatic brain injuries and their families.
More than 100 soldiers and airmen participated. It is not often that units get an opportunity to gather and share in such a touching experience.
Some ran with a fallen comrade in mind or to show support for a friend who suffers from PTSD or TBI; but all seemed to run with a common purpose: to say “thank you” to all who have served and even more so for those back home who show their undying support.
Without the support of fellow countrymen, most military members would not be able to do what they do.
Knowing that a neighbor will help by cutting the grass or watching the kids, that a school will take the time to see to the special needs of children dealing with the separation of a parent serving overseas, or participating in support events, such as the Run to Home Base, puts military members’ minds at ease.
| Date Taken: | 05.22.2011 |
| Date Posted: | 07.03.2011 02:57 |
| Story ID: | 73173 |
| Location: | JOINT BASE BALAD, IQ |
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