by monmouth | Jul 4, 2019 | American Baton
Another truly memorable photo for the Baton from the Pentagon U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) The US Baton at the Pentagon with Secretary Jessica L. Garfola Wright November 2014 To see the US Baton in such distinguished hands is indeed an honour, Secretary Wright is...
by Alan Rowe | Jul 4, 2019 | American Baton
Starting adjacent to the very thought provoking Arlington Cemetary Alan ran with Stuart Taylor, Director Washington DC & Metro Area Allied Forces Foundation, Josh Ploetz American Baton Custodian and very special lady Amie Kalsbeek who has humility and strength one...
by Alan Rowe | Dec 3, 2018 | American Baton
This was a fabulous team effort on the American Odyssey Relay with the incredible warmth of American spirit that Alan found when running the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington DC October 2013 – the photos say it all and many more can be seen at...
by Alan Rowe | Dec 3, 2018 | American Baton
Joshua wanted to highlight the problems of PTSD for his comrades and all who live under its shadow in the hope that even more help and understanding could be achieved, with this aim Joshua decided to paddle the entire length of the Mississippi, a journey nearing 2,575...
by Alan Rowe | Nov 29, 2018 | American Baton
The USA Baton under the care of Capt James Vendetti of the 109th Air Lift Wing National Guard @109thaw left left the USA Tuesday, February 4th 2014 on its first journey with planned visits to Christchurch New Zealand, McMurdo Station Antarctica, Pago Pago American...
by Alan Rowe | Nov 29, 2018 | American Baton
Many people have been and are still inspiring on the Baton’s journey, none less than Jax Owns who in turn found holding the American Baton powerful enough to finish a marathon, something she had never attempted before since becoming an amputee – a truly humbling...