Deployed High Rollers compete in deployed marathon races Published Nov. 4, 2015 By Master Sgt. Paula Macomber 152nd Airlift Wing Public Affairs SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Members of the Nevada Air National Guard participated in the 50th annual Deployed Air Force Marathon, here, September 19th. Capt. Reed Kobernik and Chief Master Sgt. Thomas Glover participated in the half-marathon. Maj. Jason Little, Capts. Merridy Stephenson and Kyle Carraher and Master Sgt. Lyle Smith were 10K participants. Stephenson won first place in the 10K female division. "It was a great event that lifted the morale of those who came out and participated. I enjoyed the challenge and camaraderie," Stephenson said. "So there I was...surrounded by greatness, supporting my fellow Nevada guardsman running the race of their lives." Due to the extreme deployed environment, the race started at 5 a.m., the temperature having already passed the 90-degree mark. Running a marathon while deployed presents unique challenges. Smith spent the night before the race flying. Glover and Stephenson had to fly a mission two hours after the marathon. Kobernick was on "alert" during the marathon, with the possibility of being pulled from the race to fly a mission. Even through these difficulties, every High Roller completed this race. There were over 100 participants. The Nevada Air Guard Operations group members also participated in the "Mile Marker Decoration Competition." The marathon had three categories: a full 26.2-mile marathon, 13.1-mile half-marathon, and a 6.2-mile 10K race. Most of the deployed Nevada Air National Guard members are set to be home by Thanksgiving.