Guardians of the Marathon

The Minnesota National Guard’s 148th Fighter Wing just won the 2026 Rudy Perpich Public Service Award from Grandma’s Marathon—not just for showing up, but for decades of deep community commitment: volunteering, running, and embodying Minnesota grit. Colonel Scott Prom, flying in this year’s race, shared how the marathon symbolizes the state’s spirit—and how the Guard’s iconic flyover has become a race-day tradition. The partnership runs both ways: when Guard members deploy overseas, Grandma’s Marathon sends them gear to run virtual races, boosting morale. This year marks the marathon’s 50th anniversary, and Colonel Prom will pilot the flyover—a powerful symbol of how military and community unite for a common cause. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ebdb0cff72a0b95