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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - - Before the start of the Guardian Challenge 5K Run, Col. Steven Winters, the 30th Space Wing vice commander, presents a coin to Debbie Hargreaves of the Space Missile Systems Detachment 2 here Friday, March 5, 2010. Mrs. Hargreaves designed the new costume for Hawkman who attended the Guardian Challenge run. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - - Kicking off the start of the Guardian Challenge 5K Run, the participants start the race here Friday, March 5, 2010. The run started and finished at Cocheo Park here and was followed up by a barbecue hosted by the Noncommissioned Officers Association. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - - Motivating the runners as they fly past, Hawkman walks though the crowd here Friday, March 5, 2010. Hawkman’s costume was designed by Debbie Hargreaves of the Space Missile Systems Detachment 2. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Stephanie Longoria)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - - As the first runner to complete the Guardian Challenge 5K Run, Maj. Jon Mason, of the 30th Weather Squadron, breaks the tape at the finish line here Friday, March 5, 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Kerelin Molina)

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VANDENBERG AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. - - Celebrating the end of the Guardian Challenge 5K Run, the participants enjoyed a barbecue here Friday, March 5, 2010. The barbecue was hosted by the Noncommissioned Officers Association and included grilled chicken, tri-tip, beans, salad and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Angelina Drake)

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Published March 8, 2010