Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race

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Members of the All-Marine running team pose for a picture at the end of the Torbay Half Marathon at Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. The All-Marine running team placed first in the Warriors of the Sea Challenge, a competition that has taken place between the U.S.
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Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
Members of the All-Marine running team pose for a picture at the end of the Torbay Half Marathon at Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. The All-Marine running team placed first in the Warriors of the Sea Challenge, a competition that has taken place between the U.S. Marine Corps and the Royal Naval team since 1980.
Capt. Christine Taranto, a logistics analyst with Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and Capt. Danielle Pozun the assistant operations officer, 1st Intelligence Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, congratulate each other after finishing the Torbay Half Marathon. Both Taranto and Pozun are members of the All-Marine running team and compete in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
Capt. Christine Taranto, a logistics analyst with Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, and Capt. Danielle Pozun the assistant operations officer, 1st Intelligence Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, congratulate each other after finishing the Torbay Half Marathon. Both Taranto and Pozun are members of the All-Marine running team and compete in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
TORBAY, England – Capt. Danielle Pozun, the assistant operations officer with 1st Intelligence Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Pozun is a member of the All-Marine Running Team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
TORBAY, England – Capt. Danielle Pozun, the assistant operations officer with 1st Intelligence Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Pozun is a member of the All-Marine Running Team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
Capt. Christine Taranto, a logistics analyst with Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Taranto finished second among women at the half marathon with a time of 1:23:05.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
Capt. Christine Taranto, a logistics analyst with Marine Corps Systems Command, Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Taranto finished second among women at the half marathon with a time of 1:23:05.
Capt. Pedro Rodrigues, a Marine officer instructor at the University of New Mexico, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Rodrigues is a member of the All-Marine running team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
Capt. Pedro Rodrigues, a Marine officer instructor at the University of New Mexico, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Rodrigues is a member of the All-Marine running team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
The All-Marine running team visited the Millennial Wall at Commando Training Centre Lympstone Devon, England, June 24, 2016. The wall is adorned with the names of all Royal Marine Commandos lost in operations since January 1, 2000. One of the columns is left vacant to signify the Royal Marines who did not return home.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
The All-Marine running team visited the Millennial Wall at Commando Training Centre Lympstone Devon, England, June 24, 2016. The wall is adorned with the names of all Royal Marine Commandos lost in operations since January 1, 2000. One of the columns is left vacant to signify the Royal Marines who did not return home.
The All-Marine running team visits the memorial for Operation Tiger, June 24, 2016. The Sherman Tank was used in the D-Day practice at Slapton Beach. The tank was recovered in 1984 and is now a memorial to the 946 American service members who lost their lives that day.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
The All-Marine running team visits the memorial for Operation Tiger, June 24, 2016. The Sherman Tank was used in the D-Day practice at Slapton Beach. The tank was recovered in 1984 and is now a memorial to the 946 American service members who lost their lives that day.
Runners begin their race at the Torbay Half Marathon at Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Leading the pack are the Royal Naval team and the All-Marine running team, both teams finished with times ranging from 1:13 to 1:30.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
Runners begin their race at the Torbay Half Marathon at Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Leading the pack are the Royal Naval team and the All-Marine running team, both teams finished with times ranging from 1:13 to 1:30.
Capt. Danielle Pozun, the assistant operations officer with 1st Intelligence Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Pozun is a member of the All-Marine Running Team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
Capt. Danielle Pozun, the assistant operations officer with 1st Intelligence Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, runs during the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. Pozun is a member of the All-Marine Running Team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
2nd Lt. Kyle King, the headquarters platoon commander and a fire direction officer with Battery C, 1st Battalion 11th Marine Regiment, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, runs at the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. King is a member of the All-Marine running team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
Warriors of the Sea Challenge: More than just a race
2nd Lt. Kyle King, the headquarters platoon commander and a fire direction officer with Battery C, 1st Battalion 11th Marine Regiment, at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, runs at the Torbay Half Marathon in Torbay, England, June 26, 2016. King is a member of the All-Marine running team and competes in running events around the world to represent the U.S. Marine Corps.
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