Photo by Mark Reis: Elizabeth Marks poses with her silver medal at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Aug. 25, 2021 in Tokyo

Lisa Costantini

ELIZABETH MARKS EARNS SILVER IN THE 50-METER FREESTYLE

TOKYO — Winning medals is nothing new for Elizabeth Marks. After all, the three-time Paralympian has a couple to her name. But earning them for a stroke that is not in her wheelhouse is something foreign to her.

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ELIZABETH MARKS EARNS SILVER IN THE 50-METER FREESTYLE

Elizabeth Marks poses with her silver medal at the Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020 on Aug. 25, 2021 in Tokyo. (

Aug. 25, 2021 - Winning medals is nothing new for Elizabeth Marks. After all, the three-time Paralympian has a couple to her name. But earning them for a stroke that is not in her wheelhouse is something foreign to her.

Navy tops Air Force to win first Armed Forces Men’s Rugby Championship

Petty Officer First Class James Irey of Marine Corps Support Facility New Orleans, La. lifts Lieut. Adam D'Amico of Navy Shipyard Portsmouth, Va. as Navy claims victory over Air Force. The 2021 Armed Forces Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the 2021 Rugbytown 7's Tournament, held from 20-22 August. Service members from the Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard battle it out for gold. (Department of Defense Photo, Released)

Aug. 22, 2021 - In the heart of the Rocky Mountains emerged new champions at Infinity Park in the City of Glendale, Colo. this Saturday as Navy defeated Air Force 14-7 to win their first Armed Forces 7’s Rugby Championship. The Armed Forces Championship is held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7’s Tournament from 20-22 August.

Navy captures first women’s softball gold since 1985

U.S. Navy wins gold for the first time since 1985, defeating Air Force 20-17 in the championship game. The 2021 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship held at Fort Campbell, KY from 11-13 August. Service members from the Army, Navy (with Coast Guard personnel, and Air Force (with Space Force personnel) battle it out for gold. Visit www.ArmedForcesSports.defense.gov to learn more about the Armed Forces Sports program and the other sports offered. (Department of Defense Photo, Released)

Aug. 17, 2021 - The U.S. Navy, powered by the bat of Seaman Patsy Erwin of Naval Station Mayport, Fla., ended their 36-year wait for Armed Forces Women’s Softball gold with a 20-17 win over three-peat defending champions Air Force on Friday at the South Sports Complex at Fort Campbell, Ky.