Col. Michael J. Jewell, commander of the 501st Combat Support Wing, delivers a Spouse Appreciation Day message recognizing the strength, resilience and support military spouses provide to Airmen, families and the Pathfinder mission across the wing.
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Seth T. Shira, 426th Air Base Squadron postal clerk, participates in a mountain run near Jåttå Joint Warfare Centre in Stavanger, Norway. The monthly run serves as a fitness and team-building tradition for Airmen assigned to the 426th ABS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adam Enbal)
STAVANGER, Norway — The sound of running shoes crunching against gravel echoed through the forest as Airmen made their way up the hillside.
Some focused on maintaining their pace.
Others kept their eyes on the runner ahead.
The climb was steep, but nobody stopped.
Below them, the city slowly came into view.
Airmen assigned to the 426th Air Base Squadron regularly take to the trails surrounding Jåttå Joint Warfare Centre as part of a mountain run that has become a staple of squadron life.
The run has been a tradition for several years, but leaders recently began timing participants as the Air Force transitioned to its new 2-mile fitness assessment. Overlooking the city, the squadron found a natural training ground just outside its...
