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November 26, 2008 · It was a cold morning out at Randolph, but that didn’t keep more than a hundred airmen from showing up to participate in the run. Major General K.C. McClain – commander of the Air Force Personnel Center – addressed the crowd.
“We have approximately 355 wounded warriors in the Air Force today and many of you have played a direct role in providing support to them and their families,” said McClain.
Staff Sergeant Scott Lilley also attended the event. He was wounded in Iraq when his humvee struck a roadside bomb in April of last year. His injuries were severe, but after a grueling recovery he’s been able to return to active duty.
“My future in the Air Force is definitely getting there – it’s getting a lot better. I did pass my basic instructor course, and I was pretty happy with that. I’ll be instructing the new airmen coming through the security forces training school,” Lilley said.
Lilley will soon be assigned to the 343rd training squadron at Lackland. He says he’s tremendously blessed to be able to continue his career – and humbled by the support of his fellow service members.
“I think it’s awesome for them to be out here doing this for them – not only just for me, but for everyone else who’s been wounded and it means a lot,” said Lilley.
Chief Master Sergeant Andy Kaiser led a group of Airmen carrying 40 pound rucksacks on the run. He and others carried the load to remind service members that Air Force Airmen are combat ready.
“They’re doing things that airmen years ago would not have found themselves doing – often it requires carrying a ruck and so it’s just kind of a reminder that we are warrior airmen – we’re combat airmen – we’re not just sitting behind desks and chairs, but we are out on the frontlines with our sister service counterparts – our fellow soldiers and marines and sailors.”
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