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An Air Force runner leads a group of racers on a track.

Leading the Pack

Air Force Capt. Annette Melcher leads her heat after the first lap of an 800-meter dash during the 2019 Military World Games in Wuhan, China, Oct. 23, 2019.

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Tags: physical fitness, Sports, Air Force, cism
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. James Crow VIRIN: 191023-F-LA783-0094Y.JPG

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