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Fairchild Air Force Base

Fairchild’s youngest compete in triathlon

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Kaitlyn White, 7, cheers as she crosses the finish line at the Kids Wellness Triathlon, held Aug. 25 here. Kaitlyn was one of seventeen children, ranging from toddler to age 15, participating in the first annual triathlon. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Mikel Daniel)

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A job well done

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Celest Kuntz, Health and Wellness Center educator, gives Kristian Querido, 11, a congratulatory hug after Kristian’s successful completion of the first annual Kids Wellness Triathlon here Aug. 25. The HAWC sponsored the event to promote a healthy lifestyle, self-confidence and community spirit. Seventeen kids, ranging from toddlers through age 15, participated in the triathlon. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Mikel Daniel)

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Floating a ride

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. – Alex Caldwell, 3, floats a ride on Mom’s back, Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Caldwell of the Health and Wellness Center. Alex participated in the Kids Wellness Triathlon here Aug. 25, a swim-bike-run event that was open to children through age 15. Triathlon distances varied based on age; Alex’s age group swam 25 yards at the indoor pool, biked one mile on a closed-road course and swam one fourth of a mile on a paved track. (U.S. Air Force photo / Staff Sgt. Mikel Daniel)

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Fairchild’s youngest compete in triathlon

Published Aug. 30, 2007