First sergeant runs marathon for wounded warrior program
Joseph Wheeler, 81st Inpatient Operations Squadron first sergeant, completes a 5-mile run on the Crotwell Track Aug. 26. He is spearheading a fundraiser for wounded, injured and ill service members sponsored by the Keesler First Sergeants Council by running in the annual Air Force Marathon Sept. 18 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. He hopes to raise $5,000 based on pledges for the number of miles he runs to benefit Keesler’s Wounded Warrior Program. Donations may be pledged per mile or be a flat donation. He finished last year’s marathon in 5 hours, 40 minutes and hopes to complete the course this year in 4½ hours. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Pivnick)