Photo By Maj. Sabas Salgado | The 126th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment completed the Army 10-miler in...... read more read more
On a cool morning in late September, the members set off to do a race that is characterized by tradition and excellence, the Army 10-miler Shadow Run. In a remarkable display of resilience and determination, the 126th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment (FRSD) recently completed the legendary Army 10-miler in the austere Syrian environment. With the help of the Joint Task Force Savior in the Combined Joint Task Force, Operation Inherent Resolve (CJTF-OIR), the team was able to complete this monumental task under the cover of darkness.
MAJ Salgado, Sabas, the current commander of the 126th FRSD, stated, “It has always been my dream to complete the Army 10-miler. I always wanted to compete in this legendary race, but I never imagined doing it in Syria.” Before the race, Soldiers of the 126th FRSD trained on any available piece of cardio exercise equipment they could find to build up their endurance day by day before the race.
On the day of the event, members of the team gathered at the start line, with headlamps to guide their way, and started their race. This important accomplishment demonstrates the persistent devotion of these brave Soldiers stationed in one of the most challenging places on the planet. Despite all odds, they completed the difficult race, demonstrating physical strength and an unbreakable spirit. 1LT John Hamman, the current detachment executive officer of the 126th FRSD, stated, “The race was a great experience. I enjoyed running the Army 10 miler with our team here, and I think I will remember running this one forever.”
The famous Army 10-miler is known for its challenging course and ability to push participants to their physical and mental limits. However, given the difficult conditions in war-torn Syria, this year’s edition for the 126th FRSD held even more challenges. LTC George Bigalbal, the second-place finisher in his age group, stated, “At mile five, my legs started to feel tight, but I had to finish my first Army ten miler before I retired.” The 126th FRSD overcame every obstacle, traversing rough terrain and negotiating an ever-changing landscape with agility and precision. The first-place finisher of the race was Chief Warrant Officer Paul V Messinger with a time of 1hr and 23min. He stated, “No one was going to beat me out there; if you’re not first, you're last.”
Their journey was far from easy but was fueled by a shared purpose and Esprit de Corps.
| Date Taken: | 09.23.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 10.25.2023 11:19 |
| Story ID: | 456498 |
| Location: | SY |
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