Sailors from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Arlington (LPD 24) will be packing their running shoes and travelling to Arlington County to participate in the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial 5k Race, Sept. 12.

In the past thirteen years since its inception, the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial Race has had more than 29,000 runners cross its finish line and has raised more than $475,000 for 9/11-related charities.

"This event is a great opportunity for the Sailors aboard USS Arlington to show their support for which the county the ship is named," said Navy Career Counselor 1st Class Keri Child, Arlington's command career counselor and one of the many participants from the ship. "The Sailors aboard Arlington have an amazing relationship with Arlington County, particularly the public safety officials and we jump at any chance to show our support for them."

This year, the Arlington Police, Fire & Sheriff 9/11 Memorial Race will donate all funds to the charities that support the families of fallen public safety officers and our Armed Services.

"It's a great event because it gives the citizens of Arlington County the opportunity to see and interact with the crew of their namesake ship," said Arlington Command Master Chief Brian McDonough. "Before the ship was commissioned the people of Arlington County fought tooth and nail to name this ship for Arlington County in commemoration of the attacks on the Pentagon."

The race will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Double Tree Hotel (DoubleTree Hotel, 300 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202), followed by an awards presentation at 7:30 p.m.

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