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U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a group photo after the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The annual commemorative event is dedicated to honoring the lives, service and ultimate sacrifice of fallen U.S. Air Force Vehicle Operations/Ground Transportation personnel, known across the service as "Rhinos." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Liam Kelly, 6th Logistic Readiness Squadron logistics planner, stretches after the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The annual event honors U.S. Air Force Vehicle Operations and Ground Transportation Airmen, known as “Rhinos,” who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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First, second and third place runners pose for a picture during the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The memorial run strengthens camaraderie among Airmen while preserving the legacy of fallen Vehicle Operations and Ground Transportation Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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Participants run in the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The memorial run strengthens camaraderie among Airmen while preserving the legacy of fallen Vehicle Operations and Ground Transportation Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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Participants run in the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The memorial run strengthens camaraderie among Airmen while preserving the legacy of fallen Vehicle Operations and Ground Transportation Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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Participants take part in the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The annual commemorative event honors U.S. Air Force Vehicle Operations and Ground Transportation Airmen, known as “Rhinos,” who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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Participants begin to jog during the annual Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The commemorative event is dedicated to honoring the lives, service and ultimate sacrifice of fallen U.S. Air Force Vehicle Operations/Ground Transportation personnel, known across the service as "Rhinos." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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Airmen honor fallen ‘Rhinos’ during memorial 5K

Published Sept. 12, 2026
By A1C Helen Ly
6th Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 6th Logistics Readiness Squadron pose for a group photo after the Rhino Memorial 5K at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Aug. 31, 2026. The annual commemorative event is dedicated to honoring the lives, service and ultimate sacrifice of fallen U.S. Air Force Vehicle Operations/Ground Transportation personnel, known across the service as "Rhinos." (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Helen Ly)

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