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Zombie apocalypse preparation a success

Master Sgt. Brandon Tillman and his sons Jace and Parker, participated as zombies during the “zombie-themed” run at Fairchild Air Force Base, Wash., Oct. 30, 2012. During this event each runner will wear a flag belt representing their health. It is the zombie’s role to retrieve as many flags as possible. Tillman is the 92nd Security Forces Squadron flight chief. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Zeski)

Zombie apocalypse preparation a success

Published Oct. 31, 2012
92nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

FAIRCHILD AIR FORCE BASE, Wash. -- To survive a zombie attack, people don't need to run faster than the zombie, they just need to be faster than the person next to them.

The Fairchild Airman's Running Team hoped to train people to do just that.

This "zombie-themed" run started at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at the Funspot and afforded medical Airmen an opportunity to practice their skills with moulage makeup which is essential for effective mass casualty exercises.

During this event each runner wore a flag belt representing their health. Runners who finished with flags remaining were survivors of the zombie apocalypse.

The running team typically meets Tuesdays around 4:50 p.m. at the Funspot for a three-to-four mile run.

Anyone looking to become a member of the FAR team should contact Staff Sgt. Sean Devereaux, team vice president, at 247-5882.

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