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Air Force athlete took her game to new heights, after rebounding from her toughest setback
U.S. Air Force Capt. Abby Hall, U.S Armed Forces Women’s Volleyball Team member, goes for a spike during the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 22, 2019. The U.S. team defeated Canada in five sets. (U.S. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Vito T. Bryant)
Feb. 20, 2020 - As her T-6 jet descended lower in the November sky toward the tarmac, the disappointment hit her hard, with more force than one of her trademark volleyball spikes.
SOF civil affairs soldier’s unique perspective playing golf in China
Staff Sgt. Ian Milne, a special operations civil affairs recruiter stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas, recently returned from playing golf with the U.S. Armed Forces Golf Team at the 7th International Military Sports Council Military World Games held Oct. 18-27 in Wuhan Province, China.
Dec. 6, 2019 - Staff Sgt. Ian Milne recently took his place among the world’s elite military athletes during the 7th International Military Sports Council Military World Games.
Enlisted Airman Competes for Team USA in 2019 CISM Military World Games
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michael Yoo, 366th Maintenance Squadron avionics backshop technician, stands poolside at the fitness center Nov. 18, 2019, on Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. During the 2019 CISM Military World Games, Yoo competitively swam against the world’s best military athletes in the 100 meter free, 50 meter breast and 4x100 medley relay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andrew Kobialka)
Dec. 3, 2019 - He was the youngest and only enlisted member from a team of 14 service members from all branches of the Department of Defense on the U.S. swim team to compete at the 2019 CISM Military World Games.
Three USA wrestlers medal at CISM Military World Games
SSgt. Whitney Conder with the U.S. Armed Forces Wrestling Team is announced as the victor in her match against Egypt in the 50 kg. weight class at the Council of International Sports for Military games (CISM) in Wuhan, China Oct. 22, 2019. The CISM games opened Oct. 18, 2019 and close Oct. 28, 2019. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver/RELEASED)
Nov. 4, 2019 - Determination. Dexterity. Drive. These are just a few of the words that describe the United States Army and Marine Corps wrestlers who competed at the 7th CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China.
U.S. Taekwondo Team hangs tough, falls short of medaling in China
Army Pvt. 2nd Class Juan Carlos Norzagaray-Garcia with the U.S. Armed Forces Taekwondo Team fights Iran's Mahaleh Kalaei Iman at the CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China, Oct. 26, 2019. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver)
Nov. 4, 2019 - Competing in a tough field that featured some of the best taekwondo competitors in the world, the U.S. Armed Forces Taekwondo Team walked away from the Military World Games without medals.
U.S. women rebound from tough losses to take bronze at world games
Team USA defeats France to capture the bronze medal during the 7th Consil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games in Wuhan, China.
Oct. 27, 2019 - U.S. guard Cinnamon Kava leapt into the arms of teammate Ariel Thomas moments after the U.S. women stormed back from 18 points down to stun France 85-79 in overtime.
USA nets silver in men’s basketball at World Games
U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Bryan Baptiste puts up a shot during the gold medal men’s basketball round with Lithuania in the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 26, 2019. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 27, 2019 - Going into the gold-medal game, USA men’s basketball coach Micah Bonner knew the Lithuania team was “fundamentally strong” and attacked the baskets hard. They had beat host China the night before.
USA’s Coyle wins triathlon gold in China
Air Force Reserve Maj. Judith Coyle stands at attention for the U.S. national anthem after receiving the gold medal for placing first in the women's senior division of the CISM Military World Games triathlon in Wuhan, China, Oct. 27, 2019. In her left hand she holds the mascot of the games, BingBing, presented to all medalists.
Oct. 27, 2019 - In the final competition of the World Military Games in China, USA’s Judith Coyle finished the triathlon in 2:10:48 to win a gold medal Sunday in the women’s senior division and propel her mixed senior team to a silver medal.
USA runners race to 5th-place finish, set personal bests in marathon
Marathon competitors cross the start line during the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 27, 2019. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Vito T. Bryant)
Oct. 26, 2019 - Marine Corps Capt. Kyle King sat exhausted in the back of an oversized bus as it cruised through the downtown streets of a Chinese metropolis.
USA Men’s Basketball bounces back to championship round in China
U.S. Navy Lt. Junior Grade Grant Vermeer, U.S Armed Forces Men’s Basketball Team member, soars past a competitor for a layup during the 7th Conseil International du Sport Militaire World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 25, 2019. The U.S. team defeated Brazil 78-61 to advance to the gold medal game against the Lithuania. (U.S. DoD photo by Staff Sgt. Vito T. Bryant)
Oct. 26, 2019 - The U.S. Armed Forces men's basketball team had begun their appearance at the CISM Military World Games with a rough loss against China, but fought back with a vengeance during their next four appearances on the court.
Army wrestler takes silver at Military World Games
Staff Sgt. Whitney Conder with the U.S. Armed Forces Wrestling Team waits for a challenge review during her match against Nada Ashour of Egypt in the 50kg.weight class at the Military World Games in Wuhan, China, Oct. 22, 2019. Conder prevailed 11-0 and earned a silver medal in the games. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver)
Oct. 26, 2019 - One of the Army’s fiercest competitors on the wrestling mat isn’t what you’d expect. Standing at five feet and three inches tall with long blonde hair, this Soldier took silver during the 7th CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China.
Army athlete throwing javelin toward Tokyo Olympics
U.S. Army Spc. Avione Allgood throws the javelin for 4th place in the CISM Military World Games track and field competition Oct. 25, 2019. She threw 52.68 meters, missing bronze by 5 centimeters.
Oct. 25, 2019 - Spc. Avione Allgood missed a medal by centimeters in China at the Military World Games and ended up finishing in fourth place Oct. 25.
USA volleyball caps Military World Games by winning two straight
Kylie Churches (15) and Abbey Hall (9) block a shot during the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Volleyball Team match against China in the first preliminary round of the CISM 2019 Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 16, 2019. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver/RELEASED)
Oct. 24, 2019 - Down two sets to none, the U.S. Armed Forces women’s volleyball team faced the possibility of dropping a second contest to border rival Canada during the Military World Games Oct. 22.
USA Military Men’s Soccer competes at World Games
U.S. Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Team members salute at the start of a preliminary round match with Qatar for the CISM 2019 Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 16, 2019. The Council of International Sports for the Military games open Oct. 18, 2019 and close Oct. 28, 2019. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 23, 2019 - Members of the Armed Forces Sports Men’s Soccer Team took to the field against foreign militaries during the 7th CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China.
USA women face world’s best military soccer players at World Games
U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Meredith Reisinger, center, of the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team battles for a ball during a preliminary game with Germany in the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 17, 2019. The Council of International Sports for the Military games open Oct. 18, 2019 and close Oct. 28, 2019. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 22, 2019 - Elite military soccer players from around the globe competed in Wuhan, China to determine the best of the best at the 2019 CISM Military World Games.
USA women golfers capture silver, men bag bronze
The U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Golf Team competes with Brazil and France for the top spot in the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 22, 2019. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 22, 2019 - Linda Jeffery led the USA women to a silver team medal Tuesday by taking an individual bronze after four days of competition at Yisham Golf Club.
USA women hang tough despite loss to China, remain contenders for bronze
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ariel Thomas, United States Armed Forces Military World Games Women’s Basketball player, shoots a basket over a Chinese defender during the Conseil International du Sport Militaire Women’s Basketball Competion in Wuhan China, Oct. 22, 2019. The 7th MWG will feature military athletes from around the world with an estimated participation of more than 100 nations and more than 10,000 participants. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James R. Crow)
Oct. 21, 2019 - As the U.S. Armed Forces women’s basketball players began warmups in their matchup against host China Monday, a raucous crowd filed into Wuhan’s Hankou Culture and Sports Center. About 60 uniformed Chinese military sat on one end while China’s towering front line slowly made their way onto the court.
USA cyclists complete 80-mile race at Military World Games
U.S. Air Force Capt. Stefan Zavislan of the U.S. Armed Forces Men’s Cycling Team, front, races on the shores of East Lake during the men’s cycling road race of the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 21, 2019. More than 100 teams are competing in 32 sports in the for the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (Council of International Military.) (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 21, 2019 - WUHAN, China -- After nearly three hours of twists and turns, members of the Armed Forces Sports Men’s Cycling team fell short of victory during the 7th CISM Military World Games individual road race.
USA women finish 8th despite crash in 50-mile cycling road race
Navy Cmdr. Kathleen Giles and Air Force Lt. Col. Melissa Tallent round the first corner in the second lap of the 50-mile cycle road race in the CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China, Oct. 20, 2019.
Oct. 20, 2019 - WUHAN, China (Oct. 23, 2019) – A hit from behind on the final lap may have dashed the USA’s hopes for gold in women’s cycling, but bruised ribs and a cracked helmet didn’t stop Army Sgt. 1st Class Maatje Benassi from crossing the finish line.
Military World Games opens with dazzling spectacle
The U.S. Armed Forces Sports team marches during opening ceremonies for the 2019 CISM Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 18, 2019. Teams from more than 100 countries will compete in dozens of sporting events through Oct. 28. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 18, 2019 - U.S. service members watched colorful pageantry Friday evening during the opening ceremony for the 7th CISM Military World Games.
CISM Kicks Off with U.S. Men’s Soccer Match in China
The U.S. Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Team salutes the flag during the National Anthem prior to their match against Qatar in their first preliminary round of the CISM 2019 Military World Games in Wuhan, China Oct. 16, 2019. The Council of International Sports for the Military games open Oct. 18, 2019 and close Oct. 28, 2019. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver/RELEASED)
Oct. 18, 2019 - WUHAN, China (Oct. 16, 2019) – The U.S. Armed Forces Men’s Soccer team kicked off the 2019 CISM Military World Games in a match against the heavily favored team from the country of Qatar, a team that came in second place two years ago.
Small but talented Armed Forces Basketball Team to compete for Gold
Air Force Staff Sgt. Cinnamon Kava dribbles past defenders during the U.S. armed forces women's basketball team's scrimmage at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Oct. 3, 2019. The team held practices in preparation for the Military World Games scheduled to take place in China, Oct. 18-28.
Oct. 9, 2019 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- During the upcoming Military World Games in Wuhan, China, the U.S. Armed Forces women's basketball players will face taller, Olympic-caliber players.
Qualifying Standards for CISM Military World Games
Sgt. Elizabeth Wasil carries the U.S. flag into the opening ceremony of the CISM World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2015. About 165 athletes and coaches follow behind her.
April 26, 2019 - The application period continues for the upcoming Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games hosted in Wuhan, China from October 18-28, 2019.
USA brings 17 medals home from World Games in Korea
U.S. armed forces athletes wave to the crowd as they walk into the closing ceremony of the CISM World Games in the main stadium of the Korean Armed Forces Athletic Corps in MunGyeong, South Korea, Oct. 11, 2015.
Oct. 29, 2015 - PITTSBURGH -- Team USA athletes who marched into the closing ceremony of the 6th Military World Games Oct. 11 in Mungyeong, South Korea, proudly wore 17 medals earned in competition against more than 100 nations.
Sports bring Air Force couple together, keep them apart
1st Lt. John Melcher of Fort Meade, Md., and his wife 2nd Lt. Annette Eichenberger Melcher of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, embrace at the Military World Games in MunGyeong, South Korea, last week after she ran the 800-meter final. She finished 8th with a time of 2:07.61 on Oct. 5, 2015.
Oct. 20, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Korea -- Not even at the Military World Games could Air Force couple 1st. Lt. John Melcher and his wife 2nd Lt. Annette Eichenberger Melcher be stationed together.
USA takes 3 bronze medals in CISM triathlon
Army 1st Lt. Gene LeHardy (right) runs out of the surf during the 1.5-kilometer swim leg of the men's triathlon in downtown Pohang, South Korea, during the CISM World Games Oct. 10, 2015.
Oct. 20, 2015 - POHANG, South Korea -- Despite beginning with shoulder-high waves breaking on their heads, Team USA took bronze medals in women's senior triathlon, men's senior and mixed team here at the CISM World Games Oct. 10.
USA's Lester takes silver in Greco-Roman wrestling
In his first time competing at the CISM World Military Games, Greco-Roman wrestler, U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Lester won Silver in the 75 kg weight division Oct. 10, 2015, in MunGyeong, South Korea.
Oct. 12, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Korea -- U.S. Army Sgt. Justin Lester took silver Oct. 10 in Greco-Roman wrestling in the 75-kilogram division at the Military World Games here.
USA sets record while winning gold in formation skydiving
The U.S. Armed Forces Parachuting Team featuring the Army Golden Knights Parachuting Team win gold while setting the CISM World Record in Formation Sky Diving. From left to right: SFC Jennifer Davis; SFC Laura Davis; SFC Scott Janis (Videographer); SFC Angela Nichols; SFC Dannielle Woosely
Oct. 12, 2015 - POHANG, South Korea - Team USA parachutists set a world record as they beat out China to take the gold in women's formation skydiving here Oct. 7 during the Military World Games.
USA wins first three para golds at CISM World Games
U.S. Army Sgt. Robert Browns shakes hands with Korean Track and Field Association Vice President Hwang Gu Hoon after receiving the gold medal for the 100-meter para dash at the CISM World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Oct. 5, 2015. Brown finished in 12.5 seconds and to his left is silver medalist Anandan Gunasekaren of India who finished in 12.55.
Oct. 9, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Korea - U.S. service members earned the first three gold medals presented for para-athletics at the Military World Games.
USA cyclists finish 131K race at CISM World Games
U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Sean Cahill leads the pack of 86 cyclists from 16 nations early in the 131-kilometer bike race on the outskirts of Mungyeong, South Korea, during the CISM World Games, Oct. 7, 2015
Oct. 9, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Kore -- USA's hopes for a medal in men's team cycling were dashed on the last hill as a group of French bikers charged and cut off America's designated sprinter, Air Force Maj. Ian Holt.
USA takes gold in sailing at CISM World Games
U.S. Women's Sailing Team capture the gold medal over Russia during the 6th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games in Pohang, South Korea 2-11 October. Skipper Navy Ensign Mary Hall (left) and crewmember Navy Lieutenant Trisha Kutkiewicz earned placed higher in 11 races, defeating Russia by one point. The U.S. Women's Sailing team was the first official medal of the World Games for the U.S.
Oct. 8, 2015 - POHANG, South Korea -- Team USA beat out Russia for gold in women's two-person dinghy sailing, Oct. 7 during the Military World Games.
Terrell wins two bouts in freestyle at CISM World Games in Korea
Sergeant Victor Terrell (U.S. Army) went 2-2 at 86 kg/189 lbs., the top U.S. performance on the second day of freestyle wrestling at the 6th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Games, at the Mungyeong Indoor Gymnasium on October 7th
Oct. 7, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, Korea – Sergeant Victor Terrell (U.S. Army) went 2-2 at 86 kg/189 lbs., the top U.S. performance on the second day of freestyle wrestling at the 6th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Games, at the Mungyeong Indoor Gymnasium on Wednesday.
Koreans outlast US in overtime thriller
Air Force 1st Lt. Taylor Broekhuis fights for the ball with ROK Army Cpl. Choi Jin Soo in Andong on October 6.
Oct. 7, 2015 - ANDONG, South Korea (6 Oct., 2015) – The U.S. men’s basketball team ran into a bump in the road on the way to the medal rounds at the 2015 World CISM Games here, falling 97-94 to the host South Korean team in an overtime thriller.
VonOhlen wins opening bout, as four U.S. freestylers compete at CISM World Games in Korea
U.S. wrestler Cole VonOhlen wins the 65kg men’s freestyle wrestling match against Macedonian Ile Georgiev at the sixth CISM World Games in Mungyeong, Korea
Oct. 6, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, Korea – Four U.S. wrestlers competed on the first day of freestyle wrestling at the 6th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Games, at the Mungyeong Indoor Gymnasium on Tuesday.
USA Women's Soccer vs. Korea
#19 Leah M. Bratt #1 Michelle L. Moeller #11 USA Soccer team member Jennifer M. Grijalva, No. 11, moves forward with the ball during the game against South Korea in Gimcheon, Oct. 5. Teammates Leah Bratt (19) and Michelle Muller (1) follow while Lee, Young Ju (27) of the ROK team marks the play.
Oct. 5, 2015 - Team USA’s Women’s Soccer team met their Republic of Korea counterparts in a Preliminary Round Group A at Gimcheon Sports Complex here today.
USA wins first 2 basketball games in CISM World competition
U.S. Men's Basketball team vs. Canada Men’s Basketball team. The CISM World Games provides the opportunity for the athletes of over 100 different nations to come together and enjoy friendship through sports. The sixth annual CISM World Games are being held aboard Mungyeong, South Korea, Sept. 30 - Oct. 11.
Oct. 4, 2015 - ANDONG, South Korea - The U.S. Armed Forces men's basketball team slam-dunked their way to huge wins in their first two events this weekend in the CISM World Games at Andong Indoor Gymnasium.
Opening ceremonies at CISM World Games stress peace
Sgt. Elizabeth Wasil carries the U.S. flag into the opening ceremony of the CISM World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, Oct. 2, 2015. About 165 athletes and coaches follow behind her.
Oct. 3, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Korea -- The 7,000 service members from 103 nations who marched into the stadium Friday evening for opening ceremonies of the Military World Games here included some who have recently been near conflict with each other.
U.S. troops stand beside Vietnamese Soldiers at World Games
United States Men’s Soccer Team pose for pictures with the Vietnamese Athletes during the 2015 6th CISM World Games, Athlete Village Opening Ceremony. The CISM World Games provides the opportunity for the athletes of over 100 different nations to come together and enjoy friendship through sport. The sixth annual CISM World Games are being held aboard Mungyeong, South Korea., Sept. 30 - Oct. 11. (Photo by Sgt. Ashley N. Cano)
Sept. 29, 2015 - MUNGYEONG, South Korea - Vietnamese troops stood side by side today with U.S. service members at the opening ceremony of Mungyeong Athlete's Village as delegations began arriving here for the Military World Games.
US vs Korea soccer to kick off Military World Games
Alyson Gleason lunges in an attempt to stop a goal by Kate Herren during women's Armed Forces soccer camp last week at MacDill Air Force Base, Fla. Gleason is headed to compete for the USA at the Military World Games in Korea next week. (Photo by Kevin Davalos)
Sept. 28, 2015 - WASHINGTON -- One of the most anticipated matchups of the Military World Games will take place even before the 7,000 athletes from more than 100 nations march into the opening ceremonies, Oct. 2 in Mungyeong, South Korea.
U.S. to grapple with Iran, China and former Soviet nations next week
Missouri Army National Guard Capt. Anna Feygina throws Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Bobby Yamashita during U.S. Armed Forces Tae Kwon Do Team practice at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Sept. 21, 2015. The team is training for the 2015 Military World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, scheduled for Oct. 2 through Oct. 11. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Sept. 27, 2015 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. -- Iranian and Chinese troops will be among those fighting American service members next week as the U.S. Armed Forces Judo Team competes in the Military World Games.
US taking Taekwondo home to Korea for World Games
Army National Guard Sgt. Lamonte Kelly, right, kicks a target held by Army Staff Sgt. Ashley Sadlowski during U.S. Armed Forces Tae Kwon Do Team practice at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., Sept. 21, 2015. The team is training for the 2015 Military World Games in Mungyeong, South Korea, scheduled for Oct. 2 through Oct. 11. (DoD News photo by EJ Hersom)
Sept. 23, 2015 - FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. - Members of the U.S. Armed Forces Taekwondo team are preparing to compete in the ancestral home of their martial art as they train for the Military World Games in Korea.
173rd Airborne Brigade sends two paratroopers to World Military Games
Cadet, now 1st Lt., Kyler Martin runs the 60-meter hurdles during an Army-Navy meet at the U.S Military Academy, West Point, N.Y., 2013.
Sept. 10, 2015 - VICENZA, Italy — Two 173rd Airborne Brigade paratroopers have been selected to represent the U.S. military at the International Military Sports Council (CISM) World Military Games, to be held in Mungyeong, Korea, October 2015.
Six soldiers help Team USA win basketball bronze at Military World Games
U.S. Armed Forces Basketball Team Competes at the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) Military World Games Basketball Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, earning bronze on July 24, 2011.
July 25, 2011 - Air Force Capt. Matthew McCraw scored 34 points and Army 2nd Lt. Paul Nelson added 23 to lead Team USA to an 84-83 victory over South Korea for the bronze medal in men’s basketball at the 5th Counseil International du Sport Militaire Military World Games on July 24.
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