Special Tactics Memorial March

Master Sgt. Kenneth Huhman (right) helps 1st Lt. Sam Schindler with his ruck sack at the Lackland Training Annex, Texas, Sept. 24, 2009. On Oct. 6, 12 Airmen left the Lackland Training Annex at 5 a.m. and began the ruck march to Hurlburt Field, Fla., to honor 12 fallen special tactics Airmen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

1st Lt. Sam Schindler (left) and Master Sgt. Kenneth Huhman prepare at Lackland Training Annex, Texas, for the 150 mile ruck march they will be doing to honor 12 fallen special tactics Airmen killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. Lieutenant Schindler and Sergeant Huhman are both with the 342nd Training Squadron at Lackland AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Robbin Cresswell)

A support team waits for Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., on I-10 near mile marker 587 during the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck Oct. 6. The event is to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Members of Team Randolph greet Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers from the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., as they walk along I-10 near mile marker 587 in Texas. The combat controllers are participating in the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. The six two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

A pair of motorcyclists show support to Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., as they walk along I-10 in Texas. The Special Tactics Memorial Ruck is to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six, two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., walk along I-10 in Texas near mile marker 587 Oct. 6. The Airmen are participating in the the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six, two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis, a combat controller with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., walks along I-10 near mile marker 587 in Texas. He is participating in the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six, two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

Chief Master Sgt. Tony Travis and Tech. Sgt. Chris Grove, combat controllers with the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., walk along I-10 in Texas near mile marker 587 Oct. 6. The Airmen are participating in the the Special Tactics Memorial Ruck to raise awareness and support for the Special Operations Warrior Foundation and recognize fallen comrades of wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Six, two-man teams will complete their mission in 10 days by walking 10-15 mile legs around the clock while carrying a ruck weighing at least 50 pounds, which is traditionally used in all training marches. (U.S. Air Force photo/Steve Thurow)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. A chaplain gives the invocation before the march. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U.S. Air Force combat controllers march more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida, passing through downtown San Antonio. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. A chaplain gives the invocation before the march. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)

U. S. Air Force combat controllers gather for a relay march of more than 800 miles from Lackland Air Force Base, Texas to Hurlburt Field, Florida. The march is in memory of 12 special tactics Airmen who died in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan. The march starts at Lackland where combat controller training starts. It ends 10 days and five states later at Hurlburt Field where Airmen become combat controllers. The formation leaves the Lackland Training Annex, Lackland, led by Mark Espinosa, combat controler who was wounded in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Brian McGloin)