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Airman runs MCM, honors fallen during Boston marathon
Air Force 1st Lt. Caroline Wittich of Patrick SFB, Florida (bib 79) and Lt Col Amy Natalini, Pentagon, VA (bib 76) on the course of the 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Nov. 11, 2024 - More than 23,000 athletes ran the 49th Marine Corps Marathon, whose theme was “Celebrating Women in Service – A Bond that Bridges Generations.”  For one Air Force intelligence officer, the theme gave her a little extra drive during the race and her competition in the Armed Forces Championship.

Airman takes silver in Armed Forces Championship, Marine Corps Marathon
Left: Army Capt Kyle Smith of Fort Carson, Colo. and in center, Air Force Capt George Crist of Travis AFB, Calif. take Armed Forces bronze and silver during the 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27th. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners, and Air Force (with Space Force runners) go 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 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead – released).
Nov. 5, 2024 - As an elite pack of runners, an Airman, Soldier and Marine, ran toward the Capitol, while keeping pace, sharing gels and water, enjoying beautiful 50-degree weather, and secretly deciding who was going to breakaway to win bragging rights to win the Armed Forces Championship and 49th Marine Corps Marathon. 

Soldier takes third in 49h Marine Corps Marathon, bronze in Armed Forces Championship
Col. Andy Kiser, right, commander of 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Carson, Colorado, congratulates Capt. Kyle Smith, a logistics officer with 4th ID, for receiving an Army Commendation after a National Training Center rotation. (Courtesy photo)
Nov. 2, 2024 - As the Olympic trials hopeful Soldier passed the capitol, he steadied his pace, working with a Marine and Airman, sharing water and gels, as they traversed small hills, enjoyed beautiful 50-degree, sunny weather and focused on the who was going to win bragging rights, winning the 49th Marine Corps Marathon and the Armed Forces Championship.

Marine credits love of sports, support with MCM, Armed Services wins
U.S. Marines with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, conduct a 9-mile hike at Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, Sept. 14, 2023. 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, will be deploying overseas and has completed a variety of physical training events to ensure mission readiness and success. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Andrew Bray)
Nov. 1, 2024 - As he approached the mile 20 marker with grit and intensity in a pack, he decided to make a move. He kicked in his reserves, picked up a brutal pace and won the 49th Marine Corps Marathon and took gold in the Armed Forces Championship Men’s Division with a time of 2:25:06.

Navy women, Marine Men take top honors in 2024 Armed Forces Marathon
The All-Navy Women's Marathon Team captures gold.  LT Megan Walsh, NB San Diego, CA; LT Madison Overby, NS Norfolk, VA; CDR Gina Slaby, Naval Base Kitsap, WA; LT Rachel Burchill, University of New Orleans.  The 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27th. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners, and Air Force (with Space Force runners) go 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 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead – released).
Oct. 28, 2024 - Ospreys flew overhead as the cannon woke the masses to start the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27. Featured up front were the elite field of runners that made up the Armed Forces Championship.

Marine, Airman and Soldier take top three in 49th Marine Corps Marathon
Marine Major Kyle King of 29 Palms, Calif. wins the 49th Marine Corps Marathon and the Armed Forces Marathon Championship with a time of 2:25:06. The 2024 Armed Forces Marathon Championships held in conjunction with the 49th Marine Corps Marathon on Sunday, October 27th. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners, and Air Force (with Space Force runners) go 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 by MC2 Colby A. Mothershead – released).
Oct. 27, 2024 - With a time of two hours, 25 minutes and six seconds, active-duty Marine Maj. Kyle King, won the 49th Marine Corps Marathon today. 

Marines accept challenge cup
2023 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Oct. 26, 2024 - As “The People’s Marathon” kicks off its 49th year Sunday, more than 22,000 runners ages 14 to 85 from all U.S. states and more than 60 countries will push themselves 26.2 miles to earn their medals.

Military elite runners hope to win armed forces championship at MCM
U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Kyle King, assistant operations officer, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines, 1st Marine Division, poses with his medal after earning first place in the 47th Marine Corps Marathon Men's Division in Arlington, Virginia, Oct. 30, 2022. Runners participated in the marathon not only to support the Marine Corps and their country, but to have the unique experience of running on an iconic course with the Marines after months of commitment and dedication to training for a lifetime goal. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Keegan Bailey)
Oct. 25, 2024 - While more than 20,000 runners from around the world will be earning their Eagle, Globe and Anchor medals at the 49th Marine Corps Marathon this Sunday, military elite runners representing the service branches will compete in the Armed Forces Championship. 

Air Force Women, Navy Men win Championship
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 11, 2024 - The Air Force women defeated Army Thursday afternoon in the Armed Forces Women’s Basketball Championship.

Marine women, Army men win championship consolation games
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 11, 2024 - The Marine Corps women kept Navy in hand Thursday to win the first consolation game at the Armed Forces Basketball Championship.

Soldier powers Army to Armed Forces Volleyball championship
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Fort Carson, Colorado 10-14 September.  Teams from the Army, Navy (with Marine Corps and Coast Guard players) and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 10, 2024 - Sgt. Michael Tuimavave can change the momentum of a volleyball match with one of his pinpoint serves. When his squad needs it, the outside hitter can power a spike through a pair of defenders, and he has the awareness to tip the ball.

Puerto Rican Soldier joined Guard to aid family, country
Spc. Julymar Otero, an outside hitter and setter for the All -Army Volleyball team, joined the Puerto Rico Army National Guard in 2020 to become a first responder during national disasters in Puerto Rico. Her maternal great grandfather and... (DOD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 10, 2024 - When Hurricane Maria made landfall in Puerto Rico in 2017, Julymar Otero awoke in a North Carolina hotel room to news of the destruction.

Basketball Championship Games Set
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 10, 2024 - The last day of play at the Armed Forces Basketball Championship takes place Thursday with Army and Air Force women vying for the women’s championship, while Air Force and Navy men tangle for the men’s championship.

In Basketball and in Life, Like Father, Like Son
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 10, 2024 - Brandon Tolson wouldn’t fault you if you thought he was following in his father’s footsteps.

Navy and Army notch wins in tournament
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 9, 2024 - Navy men held off Army, 64-57, on Tuesday in day five of double round-robin competition at the Armed Forces Basketball Championship.

Navy men defeat Air Force
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 8, 2024 - Coming off a Sunday evening loss, Navy men stepped up Monday to defeat Air Force 71-62 in the first game of the day at the Armed Forces Basketball Championship.

Marine Corps men defeat Navy
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 7, 2024 - Air Force women defeated Army during day three of the Armed Forces Basketball Championship on Sunday.

Air Force women on top after day two
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 6, 2024 - The Air Force women never trailed in their Saturday afternoon matchup with the Marine Corps women at the second day of the Armed Forces Basketball Championship.

Some come out strong at Armed Forces Basketball Championship
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from Oct. 4-10. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
Oct. 5, 2024 - Defense proved the deciding factor for eight military teams as the Armed Forces Basketball Championship kicked off with a bang Friday.

Teams are ready for Armed Forces Basketball Championship
Air Force and Army women battle it out for gold during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from 29 October through 6 November. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) (Dept. of Defense photo by EJ Hersom - Released)
Oct. 1, 2024 - Men’s and women’s basketball teams will descend on Fort Moore’s Smith Fitness Center in Georgia this Thursday for the start of the annual Armed Forces Basketball Championship, with double round-robin competition set to tip off Friday afternoon.

Army women return to prominence after winning Armed Forces championship
Team Army celebrates winning the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championships at Fort Carson, Colo. Sept. 13, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Sept. 14, 2024 - The All-Army women’s volleyball team boasted perhaps its most talented roster in years. But talent alone didn’t carry the Soldiers to the 2024 Armed Forces Volleyball tournament title.

Army men claim 2024 Armed Forces Volleyball title
Army Men's Volleyball team celebrate after clinching gold during the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championships at Fort Carson, Colo. Sept. 11, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Sept. 13, 2024 - During one pivotal point in the All-Army volleyball team’s match with Air Force, outside hitter Michael Tuimavave powered a thunderous strike. He strutted back playing to the crowd as fellow Army players let out screams of triumph.

Army opens the tournament strong, Navy men outlast Air Force
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Fort Carson, Colorado 10-14 September.  Teams from the Army, Navy (with Marine Corps and Coast Guard players) and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Sept. 12, 2024 - In the first day of the 2024 Armed Forces Volleyball Tournament, the Army men and women won decisively in their first two matches Wednesday defeating both the Navy and Air Force. 

After long hiatus, military volleyball teams return to Armed Forces tourney
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championship held at Fort Carson, Colorado 10-14 September.  Teams from the Army, Navy (with Marine Corps and Coast Guard players) and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Sept. 11, 2024 - For the first time in five years, U.S. military volleyball teams will once again compete in the Armed Forces Volleyball tournament. 

Army Sweeps Armed Forces Men’s Rugby; Air Force Close Second
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s Rugby Championship hosted at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo. from Aug. 23 to Aug 25 features service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Teams will battle it out for gold. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 27, 2024 - The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s Rugby 7s championship began its second day of competition with Army again dominating and clinching gold. Air Force was a close contender, taking silver.

Army Dominates Day 1 of Armed Forces Men’s Rugby
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s Rugby Championship hosted at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo. from Aug. 23 to Aug 25 features service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard. Teams will battle it out for gold. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 24, 2024 - The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s Rugby championship began its first of three-day competition today with Army dominating and Air Force a close contender.

Armed Forces Men’s Rugby to Take the Pitch in Colorado
2023 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7's Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colo.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard.  (Dept. of Defense photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released)
Aug. 22, 2024 - The 2024 Armed Forces Sports Rugby 7s men’s tournament will field teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard for competition at Infinity Park, Aug. 23 to Aug. 25.

Navy Women Three-Peat, Army Men Win Back-to-Back Gold at 2024 Armed Forces Softball Championship
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard.  Teams will battle it out for gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James Crow)
Aug. 20, 2024 - The All-Navy Women’s team secured its third consecutive title and the All-Army Men clasped their second consecutive gold today after bitter-end battles to the close out the 2024 Armed Forces Softball Championship at USA Softball’s Devon Park in Oklahoma City.

Soldier’s Journey to All-Army Women’s Softball Roster Is Shaped by Talent, Grit
Army Sgt. Melina Wilkinson hits a home run in the  home run derby competition at the start of the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City Aug 13, 2024. The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard.  Teams will battle it out for gold. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 19, 2024 - It would be impossible to perform the way Army Sgt. Melina Wilkinson has at this year's Armed Forces Softball Championship without being both extraordinarily talented and tough as nails. 

Nation’s Top Umpires Find Special Calling at Armed Forces Softball Championship
Umpire Lee Gray calls a runner safe during the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City Aug 16, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom).
Aug. 17, 2024 - It would take a lot more than a few long days in the Oklahoma heat to break the smile that USA Softball Umpire Lee Gray wears on the field each game at the Armed Forces Championship tournament.

Teams Advance to Weekend Series to Compete for the 2024 Armed Forces Softball Championship Title
Army Sgt. Araya Ayala throws the ball to to third base during the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City Aug 15, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 17, 2024 - The Air Force Men’s and Army Women’s teams secured top seeds as the USA Softball Armed Forces tournament heads into its championship series at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park this weekend.

Sailors Play to Honor Shipmates at Armed Forces Softball Championship
Navy Chief Nick Ludwig hits the ball during the  home run derby competition at the start of the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City Aug 13, 2024. The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard.  Teams will battle it out for gold. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 16, 2024 - For sailors at the Armed Forces Softball Championship, wearing the All-Navy team jersey is about far more than playing for this year’s title, it’s about representing all those they serve alongside in the fleet. 

Passion, Dedication Keeps Air Force Men’s Softball Co-Captain Tethered to the Diamond
Air Force Tech Sgt. Todd Duncan beats a tag at home plate by Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Luis Mendez during the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City Aug 14, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 14, 2024 - Far flung deployments and overseas duty assignments aren’t enough to curb Air Force Men’s Softball Team Co-Captain Tech. Sgt. Todd Duncan’s passion for the game. 

Army Sweeps Home Run Derby to Kick off Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Katherine Ontiveros, a member of team Army, swings at a softball during a home run derby at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, on Aug. 13, 2024. The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard.  Teams will battle it out for gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James Crow)
Aug. 13, 2024 - A steady stream of fly balls cleared the fence today at Oklahoma City’s Devon Park as top athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marines went head-to-head in this year’s Home Run Derby to unofficially kick off the USA Softball 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Championship. 

Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship returns to Oklahoma City August 13-19
Teams line up during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the National Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Championship features men and women teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guare Personnel), and Air Force. (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released)
Aug. 12, 2024 - Top athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps will return to Oklahoma City’s Devon Park this week for the USA Softball 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Championship.

After dominating basketball courts, Marine finds new passion on triathlon track
U.S. Marine Corps Col. Christine M. Houser, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton commanding officer, gives remarks during a change of command ceremony at MCAS Camp Pendleton, Calif., June 13, 2024. During the ceremony, Col. David B. Moore relinquished command of MCAS Camp Pendleton to Col. Christine M. Houser. The ceremony represents the transfer of authority, responsibility, and accountability from the outgoing officer to the incoming commanding officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Mhecaela J. Watts)
Aug. 5, 2024 - Before Christine Houser ever swam or biked in a triathlon, another sport helped her weather through her toughest loss.

Marine rugby player receives promotion during armed forces championship
Marine Corps Sgt. Vivian Aragon breaks away on a scoring run during the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship in San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 24, 2024 - During the two-day Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship Nobel Field here July 13, Marines from bases around the world gathered for an impromptu promotion pinning of one of their own.

Navy ensign continues female trailblazer legacy
Navy Ensign Megan Neyen breaks a tackle  during the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championships in San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 24, 2024 - Leading the chant, “For those who can’t,” a former Navy diver smiles while joining her sisters in arms in the impromptu rugby scrum during the Armed Services Women’s Rugby Championship at Nobel Field here July 13.

Mustang major shares love of mentoring on, off rugby pitch
Army Maj. Danielle Deshaies breaks away during the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championships in San Diego, California, July 12, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 24, 2024 - As one Army major helped her team take gold at the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship here at Nobel Field July 13, she reflected on why she serves in the Army and loves rugby.

Armed Forces women’s rugby athletes use skills both on the pitch and off
Wearing a pink ribbon in her hair, Navy Ensign Megan Neyen  leads a huddle of rugby players from all services in a cheer  ‘For Those Who Can’t’ at the conclusion of the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championships in San Diego, Calif. July 13, 2024. Team Army wore the motto “For Those Who Can’t’ on their uniforms to honor injured or deceased female service members. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 17, 2024 - Female rugby athletes from all five service branches competed in the Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship here at Nobel Field July 12-13 but the competition was more than about silver and gold, it was about camaraderie, friendship and being stronger in their respective careers. 

Army beats Air Force to win gold during Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship
Army wins gold in the 2024 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championships held in conjunction with the San Diego Surfers Women’s Rugby Club 7’s Tournament in San Diego, Calif. from July 12-13. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard battle it out for gold.
July 15, 2024 - Army dominated against Air Force to secure gold for the Armed Services Women’s Rugby Championship here July 13 with a score of 27-5. 

Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship Kicks Off Fifth Competition
2023 Armed Forces Sports Women's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear 7's Rugby Tournament in Wilmington, N.C.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard.  (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, Released)
July 12, 2024 - The Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship kicks off fits fifth competition here July 12-13 in San Diego.

Soldier discovers love of triathlons
Maj. Christyn Gaa, who has competed in about 40 triathlons, finished third in the women's masters division at the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship. Gaa is assigned as the commander of the 745th Forward Resuscitative Surgical Detachment... (Master Sgt. Sharilyn Wells)
July 12, 2024 - Growing up in the lakefront city of Milwaukee, Christyn Gaa could shoot hoops, dribble a soccer ball and hit softballs. Years later, while studying nursing at Marquette University, she even joined an intramural basketball squad.

Army Reserve Soldier finds his niche in the triathlon
Maj. Nicholas Sterghos, a member of the Army Reserve, catches his breath after finishing 4th in the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship on July 29 at Point Mugu Beach, Calif. (Master Sgt. Sharilyn Wells)
July 8, 2024 - Nicholas Sterghos faced a crossroads in his athletic career. During his first two years at the U.S. Military Academy, multiple fractures, aches and ankle injuries contributed to him missing time running with the Black Knights’ cross country and track teams from 2005-2006.

Sailor wins seventh Army Forces Triathlon, as Navy dominates the field
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Hooker of the Pentagon rides to his seventh gold medal during the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championships was held at Naval Base Ventura County, Calif., June 26-30. Service members from Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force (with Space Force) battled alongside the Canadian forces for gold. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Sharilyn Wells/USACAPOC(A) PAO)
June 30, 2024 - Navy Lt. Cmdr. Kyle Hooker raised his arms as he won his seventh Armed Forces Triathlon championship on an overcast day at Point Mugu Beach Saturday. 

Military triathletes to test mettle in annual Armed Forces championship
2023 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship hosted by Naval Base Ventura County, California on April 1.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
June 28, 2024 - Athletes from every service branch will compete to determine the top triathletes in the military at the 2024 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship this weekend. 

Air Forces dominates as Armed Forces Bowling makes a comeback
The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Bowling Championship was held at Fort Meade April 26 -28. (DoD photos by EJ Hersom)
April 28, 2024 - In what can only be described as a dominating performance, the Air Force took home gold in both men’s and women’s team divisions for the 2024 Armed Forces Sports Bowling Championship. The Navy took silver leaving Army with the bronze. 

Fort Meade to host 2024 Armed Forces bowling championship
FORT LEE, VA. (April 9, 2018) –   Fort Lee will host the 2018 Armed Forces Bowling Championship here April 14-16. This event will feature men and women teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force.
April 23, 2024 - The Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Bowling Championship returns this year featuring teams from Army, Navy and Air Force. The Championship will be held at Fort Meade, Md. 25-28 April 2024.

Army and Air Force remain unbeaten as they head to the championship
Air Force Capt. Tucker Bone of Vance, AFB, Okla. scores the winning penalty kick to defeat Navy during match four of the 2024 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia at Albany State University from April 2-10. The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players), and Air Force (with Space Force players). (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
April 6, 2024 - Army fights from behind and Air Force wins the PK battle during day two of the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship at the Albany State University West Campus Soccer Complex.  

Air Force soars past Marines, Army sinks Navy to open 2024 Armed Forces Championship
Marine Capt. Mats Bjurman MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. and Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Neacsu of Hanscom AFB, Mass. battle for the ball during the first match of the 2024 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship hosted by Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia at Albany State University from April 2-10. The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players), and Air Force (with Space Force players). (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
April 4, 2024 - Air Force and Marine Corps opened the 2024 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship at the Albany State University West Campus Soccer Complex in stunning spectacular fashion. 

Two service members from PSFB tee up a chance to qualify in Armed Forces Golf Championship
Two members of Patrick Space Force Base are selected to represent the Department of the Air Force as they compete in the qualifying round for the 2024 Armed Forces Golf Tournament and Championship. The competition, which takes place from March 4-15, 2024, is being held at the Manatee Cove Golf Course located on PSFB.
March 14, 2024 - Two members of Patrick Space Force Base were selected to represent the Department of the Air Force as they competed in the qualifying round for the 2024 Armed Forces Golf Tournament and Championship. The competition, which takes place from March 4-15, 2024, is being held at the Manatee Cove Golf Course located on PSFB.

Patrick Space Force Base to Host 2024 Armed Forces Golf Tournament and Championship
Golfers enjoy time at Manatee Cove Golf Course on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida. Patrick Space Force Base was selected as the host site for the prestigious 2024 Armed Forces Golf Tournament and Championship.
March 6, 2024 - Patrick Space Force Base was selected as the host site for the prestigious 2024 Armed Forces Golf Tournament and Championship. The event, scheduled to take place from March 4-15, will be held at the renowned Manatee Cove Golf Course.

Army defeats Air Force, 25-17 to win Armed Forces men’s freestyle title; Army sweeps two women’s bouts
Army Spc. William Sullivan scrambles with Senior Airman Mitch Brown during the freestyle portion of the 2024 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. March 3, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
March 3, 2024 - By stringing three straight technical falls late in the dual meet, the U.S. Army defeated the U.S. Air Force, 25-17, to win the men’s freestyle team title at the Armed Forces Championships on Sunday.

U.S. Army wins Armed Forces Greco-Roman title with eight champs; 10 athletes qualify for Olympic Trials
Army Spc. Timothy Young throws Air Force Staff Sgt. Diante Cooper out of bounds during the Greco-Roman style wrestling portion of  the 2024 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. March 2, 2024. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
March 2, 2024 - The U.S. Army was dominant in defending its Armed Forces Greco-Roman title, winning two lopsided dual meets and claiming eight individual champions.

Armed Forces Wrestling Championships set for U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado, March 2-3
BREMERTON, WA (Feb. 24, 2023) - Army Spc. Spencer Woods of Fort Carson, Colo. throws Senior Airman Angel Romo of Mountain Home AFB, Idaho at 87 kg of the Greco-Roman Championship during the 2023 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington from February 25-26. This year’s championship features teams from the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps and Coast Guard Wrestlers), and Air Force (including Space Force Wrestlers). Teams compete in Men’s Greco-Roman, Men’s Freestyle, and Women’s Freestyle wrestling styles. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ian Carver).
March 2, 2024 - One of wrestling’s traditionally classic events, the 2024 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships, will be held at U.S. Air Force Academy, which is located northwest of Colorado Springs, Colo.. March 2-3. The competition will be held at the Cadet Gymnasium – East Gym..

Army wins 2024 Armed Forces Esports Championship
Army captures gold in the 2024 Armed Forces Esports Championship hosted by Navy at Complexity Gaming in Frisco, Texas.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard compete in Halo Infinite.  Department of Defense photo by SGT Lauren Gajeton - Released.
Jan. 25, 2024 - Army took center stage on the podium defeating Navy for gold in the 2024 Armed Forces Esports Championship here at Complexity Gaming in Frisco, Texas.

Army sweeps 2024 Armed Forces Cross Country
2024 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship held in conjunction with the USA Track and Field Cross Country National Championship in Richmond, Va.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Jan. 20, 2024 - On a blistering cold day at Pole Green Park, Army Women and Men scorched through the competition to capture their consecutive team titles at the 2024 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship held in conjunction with the USA Track and Field National Championship here in Richmond, Virginia.

Armed Forces Sports Releases 2024 Calendar
The 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from 29 October through 6 November. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.  Visit www.ArmedForcesSports.defense.gov to learn more about the Armed Forces Sports program and the other sports offered.
Jan. 17, 2024 - Armed Forces Sports begins the New Year with a new schedule of events.  2024 is packed with exciting competition around the globe.  

Marine Men; Air Force Women 2023 Basketball Champions
Marine Corps and Navy Men battle it out for gold during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships held at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia from 29 October through 6 November. Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players, and Air Force (with Space Force players).  (Dept. of Defense photo by EJ Hersom - Released)
Nov. 6, 2023 - The 2023 Armed Forces Basketball featured a changing of the guard of champions, as Marine Corps men and Air Force women took gold for the first time in years Sunday at the Smith Fitness Center at Fort Moore, Georgia.

Navy Men Dominate Competition; Army/Air Force women battle out for first
Army Staff Sgt. Donald Tention drives to the net during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Nov. 2, 2023.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Nov. 3, 2023 - After four days of play the Navy men dominate their competition having not suffered a loss yet. Despite some close games with plenty of lead changes they continue to come out on top. Thursday night’s game against the Marine Corps came down to the wire as the Navy hit a game winning two for the win.

Fort Moore Opens Armed Forces Basketball Championship
Air Force 2nd Lt. Anthony Welker puts in the final shot against Army during the opening game of the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Oct. 30, 2023. Air Force won 61-56. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Oct. 31, 2023 - The 2023 Armed Forces Basketball Championship opened with a men’s Air Force win over the Army, 61-56. Despite the Army going on a 12-point run to take the lead going into halftime, the Air Force came back and went on a 12-2 run and claimed the first win of the Championship. 

Army women and Navy men dominate the 2023 Armed Forces Marathon Championship
2023 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 48th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Oct. 29, 2023 - Under clouds and humidity, the 48th edition of the Marine Corps Marathon celebrated the 25th Anniversary of hosted the Armed Forces Marathon Championship in Washington, D.C. Sunday, October 29. 

Local Sailor wins World Military Golf Championship, Team USA Men Dominate Tournament
Men's Open Winners from left to right:  Nicolas Muller (France), Jacob Meloche (USA), and Maxime Mathey (France).  14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif.  Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Ms. Theresa Smith - Released.
Oct. 8, 2023 - Navy Lieutenant Jacob Meloche of Naval Base San Diego, California captured gold in his World Military Golf Championship debut held at the San Diego’s Admiral Baker Golf Course.

France’s Stein wins playoff to capture CISM Women’s Title; Team USA Captures Gold
France's Pauline Stein smiles as she captures the women's gold medal at the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif.  Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Ms. Theresa Smith - Released.
Oct. 7, 2023 - In a head-to-head battle through 18, France’s Pauline Stein and USA’s Melanie De Leon of Fort Cavazos, Texas forced a championship playoff at the Admiral Baker Golf Course at Naval Base San Diego, Calif on Friday. 

France's Stein takes lead in women's division; USA Men and Women lead team competition
France's Pauline Stein receives a congratulatory fist bump from USA Coach Gerald Dremel after taking the top spot of the leaderboard after round three of the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif.  Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Oct. 6, 2023 - After three days under the sun at Admiral Baker Golf Course, France’s Pauline Stein (-1) jumped ahead of the Americans to take the spot in the women’s leaderboard on Thursday with a one stroke advantage over USA’s Melanie De Leon (E). 

USA Men and Women Golf Teams Lead the Pack at CISM World Military Championship
From left to right: Air Force 1st Lt Kimberly Liu of Minot AFB, N.D., Army Capt. Melanie De Leon of Fort Cavasos, Texas and French Soltat, Pauline Stein finish the second round of golf placing first, second, and third respectively during the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif.  Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Oct. 5, 2023 - Two days of beautiful weather were not the only dominate fixture at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif. After two rounds of play, U.S. Men and Women Golf Teams jumped out in front of the competition behind solid play.

Naval Base San Diego Hosts 14th CISM World Military Golf Championship.
Naval Base San Diego Commanding Officer Captain Robert Heely speaks to the participants during the Opening Ceremony of the 14th Edition of the Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course in San Diego, Calif., hosted by Naval Base San Diego, Calif.  Nations from Bahrain, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Latvia, Netherlands, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, Zimbabwe, and host USA compete for gold. Department of Defense Courtesy Photo by Mr. Richard Valentine - Released.
Oct. 5, 2023 - 103 military members from 17 Nations teed off at Admiral Baker Golf Course on Oct. 3 officially commencing the 14th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Golf Championship.

Air Force Wins Men and Women Team Golf Championships
Individual Medalists of the 2023 Armed Forces Golf Championship. From left to right:  Bronze Medalist, Air Force Tech Sgt. Kyle Wesolowski; Gold Medalist Marine Corps Capt Nicholas Brediger; Air Force 1st Lt. Joseph Crisostomo. 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Armed Forces Golf. This year, Naval Base San Diego hosts the championship at the Admiral Baker Golf Course, featuring teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force (with Space Force players); and for the first time as a stand alone team, the U.S. Coast Guard.  Department of Defense Photo by Ms. Theresa Smith - Released.
Sept. 25, 2023 - Air Force Men dominated the tournament, as the Air Force Women’s team repeats as champions during the 2023 Armed Forces Golf Championship held at the Admiral Baker Golf Course on Sunday, September 24. 

Air Force Men and Women Hold the Lead Through Day 3
Army Capt. Melanie De Leon here on the fairway was able to keep her lead by one stroke over Air Force Lt Col. Linda Jeffery. 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Armed Forces Golf. This year, Naval Base San Diego hosts the championship at the Admiral Baker Golf Course, featuring teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force (with Space Force players); and for the first time as a stand alone team, the U.S. Coast Guard.  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Sept. 24, 2023 - Wrapping up day 3 the Air Force women strengthened their lead over the Army by seven strokes and Army Capt. Melanie De Leon was able to keep her lead by one stroke over Air Force Lt Col. Linda Jeffery. 

Brediger Continues to Lead for the Men, De Leon Overtakes Women's Standings
Air Force 1st Lt. Kimberly Liu of Minot AFB, N.D. jumps into second place. 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Armed Forces Golf. This year, Naval Base San Diego hosts the championship at the Admiral Baker Golf Course, featuring teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force (with Space Force players); and for the first time as a stand alone team, the U.S. Coast Guard.  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Sept. 22, 2023 - Despite some rainy conditions on Day 2 of the Golf Championship players showed up excited and ready to play.

Naval Base San Diego Kicks Off 2023 Armed Forces Golf
Naval Base Commanding Officer Captain Robert Healy provides opening remarks for the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Golf Championship. 2023 marks the 75th anniversary of Armed Forces Golf. This year, Naval Base San Diego hosts the championship at the Admiral Baker Golf Course, featuring teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force (with Space Force players); and for the first time as a stand alone team, the U.S. Coast Guard.  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Sept. 22, 2023 - Under cool cloudy skies, Naval Base San Diego Commanding Officer Captain Robert Heely welcomed teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard to the Admiral Baker Golf Course on Thursday, September 21st.

Armed Forces Sports to Celebrate 75 years of Golf
Air Force 1st Lt. Kimberly Lui of Minot AFB, N.D. lands an amazing shot out of the bunker for par during the final day of the 2022 Armed Forces Golf Championship hosted by Army at Fort Belvoir, Virgina.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players), and Air Force (with Space Force players).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Sept. 20, 2023 - Forty five service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard will tee off at Admiral Baker Golf Course on Sep. 20 officially kicking off the 75th Armed Forces Sports Golf Championship.

Army Captures Ninth Armed Forces Rugby 7’s Title
All-Army Men's Rugby team wins gold during the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7's Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colo.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard.  (Dept. of Defense photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released)
Aug. 26, 2023 - Not a single point scored against Army as they continue their undefeated streak to win their ninth Armed Forces Men’s Rugby here at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colo.

Armed Forces Rugby Championship returns to Glendale
Army Sgt. 1st Class Faleniko Spino of Auburn University breaks free for the score during the championship match of the 2022 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7's Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colo.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard.  (Department of Defense photo by Mr. Steven Dinote)
Aug. 23, 2023 - The 2023 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship will be hosted by Rugbytown 7's at the Infinity Park Stadium in Glendale, Colorado from August 25-27. The 2023 Championship will feature teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force Personnel), and Coast Guard.

All-Navy Women upset Army to Capture 2023 Softball Gold
All-Navy Women's Team circle in after their stunning win over Army during the Championship Game of the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the National Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Championship features men and women teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guare Personnel), and Air Force. (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released)
Aug. 11, 2023 - All-Navy Women’s team stun an undefeated Army team winning the championship game of the 2023 Armed Forces Women’s Softball Championship with a score of 8-6 here at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Okla on Wednesday, August 9.  

All-Army Men Dominate 2023 Armed Forces Softball Championship
All-Army Men's Softball Team celebreates their gold medal performance defeating the Marine Corps in the Championship game of the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the National Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Championship features men and women teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guare Personnel), and Air Force. (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released)
Aug. 11, 2023 - All-Army Men’s team dominate the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship going undefeated and winning the championship game 23-13 over the Marine Corps here at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Stadium Complex in Oklahoma City, Okla on Wednesday, August 9.  

USA Softball to host four branches of military at Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Championship August 4-9
Teams line up during the opening ceremony of the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the National Hall of Fame Stadium in Oklahoma City, Okla.  Championship features men and women teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guare Personnel), and Air Force. (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released)
Aug. 8, 2023 - Four branches of the United States military will go toe-to-toe at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex during the Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Championship with the event held in Oklahoma City for the first time in history. Opening on Friday, August 4 and running through Wednesday, August 9, top athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps will take part in pre-event festivities and five days of slow pitch action – culminating with Championship play on August 9.

Air Force Soars to Gold
Tech Sgt. Tanya Siford of Anderson AFB, Guam leads the way to victory during Air Force's defeat of Army during the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Women's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear 7's Rugby Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard. (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, Released)
June 25, 2023 - Air Force captured their first Armed Forces Women’s Gold Medal after dominate play Saturday, here at Ogden Park in Wilmington, N.C.

AIR FORCE ENDS ARMY’S 12-MATCH UNBEATEN STREAK
Tech Sgt. Tanya Siford of Anderson AFB, Guam takes control during Air Force's defeat of Army during the 2023 Armed Forces Sports Women's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear 7's Rugby Tournament in Wilmington, N.C.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard.  (Dept. of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, Released)
June 23, 2023 - The 2023 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship burst into action at the Cape Fear Rugby Club Field Friday night, with Coast Guard, Air Force and Marine Corps registering wins on opening night.

2023 ARMED FORCES WOMEN’S RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP AT CAPE FEAR 7s
Army 1st Lt. Madison Hovren of Fort Gordan, Georgia takes off for the score during the 2022 Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear Fugby 7's Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. from 24-26 June.  The best players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard compete for gold.  (Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, Department of Defense Photo - Released)
June 22, 2023 - The annual Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel), and Coast Guard, is held in conjunction with the 2023 Cape Fear Rugby Sevens Tournament from 23-25 June.

Army and Marines to Battle for Gold
Marine Staff Sgt. Stephen Whisnant of MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. scores the Marines' first goal of match 5 featuring USMC v Navy of the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Paige Fieldhouse Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on 9 April 2023.  The Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship hosted by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California from April 4-11.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
April 9, 2023 - Twenty-five years in the making since the last Marine Corps Men’s Soccer gold medal, both the Marine Corps and Army secured their spots in the championship match for the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship with wins over the Navy and Air Force respectively.

Army remains undefeated, Marine Corps grounds Air Force
Newly promoted Marine Sgt. Carlos Vazquez-Perez of MCB Camp Pendleton, Calif. scored the winning goal to ground the Air Force during extra time of match 4 featuring USMC v USAF of the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship held at the Paige Fieldhouse Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California on 7 April 2023.  The Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship hosted by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California from April 4-11.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
April 8, 2023 - Day two of the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship continued to excite the crowd.

Camp Pendleton kicks off 2023 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Commanding General Brigadier General Jason Woodworth addresses the teams during the Opening Ceremony of the 2023 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship hosted by Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California from April 4-11.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
April 8, 2023 - Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Commander Brigadier General Jason Woodworth opened the 2023 Championship at Paige Athletic Field as teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and host Marine Corps took the field. 

Camp Pendleton to host 2023 Men's Armed Forces Soccer
Air Force celebrates their first goal of the championship match against Navy. during the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship hosted by MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida from March 6-12.  1st Lt. James Souder (second from right) of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. scored two goals, including this one.  The best players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force (with Space Force players) compete for gold.  (Photo by Ms. Arianna Dinote, Department of Defense Photo - Released)
April 3, 2023 - The Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard) and Air Force (including Space Force), will be held at the Paige Fieldhouse Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California from 5-11 April 2023.  

Navy Men and Marine Corps Women Capture Armed Forces Triathlon Gold
Riders on the course of the 2023 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship hosted by Naval Base Ventura County, California on April 1.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
April 3, 2023 - Navy men defended their title as the Marine Corps Women won team gold for the first time since 2008, during an exciting Armed Forces Triathlon Championship held at Point Mugu Beach aboard Naval Base Ventura County, California on April 1st.

Naval Base Ventura County to host 2023 Armed Forces Triathlon
Athletes enter the Pacific Ocean at Point Mugu Beach for the start of the 2021 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship held on 11 September.  Service members from the Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) personnel), and Air Force (with Space Force personnel) compete for gold.  (Department of Defense Photo, Released)
March 30, 2023 - The Armed Forces Triathlon Championship featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard) and Air Force (including Space Force), will be held at the Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu Beach, California on 1 April 2023.  

Men's and Women's Armed Forces National Championship Added to 2023 USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex Event Schedule
Another marquee softball competition has been added to the 2023 USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex event schedule as the Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s National Championship is set to make its debut at the Softball Capital of the World® this summer. Slated to take place August 6-9, top-level athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps will form teams in their respective branches with the coveted National Championship title on the line. The 2023 event marks USA Softball’s second time to host the prestigious Armed Forces National Championships following the 2014 event held at Edmond Route 66 & Sports.
March 8, 2023 - Another marquee softball competition has been added to the 2023 USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex event schedule as the Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s National Championship is set to make its debut at the Softball Capital of the World® this summer. Slated to take place August 6-9, top-level athletes from the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps will form teams in their respective branches with the coveted National Championship title on the line. The 2023 event marks USA Softball’s second time to host the prestigious Armed Forces National Championships following the 2014 event held at Edmond Route 66 & Sports.

Army Defeats U.S. Air Force, 38-9, to Claim Armed Forces Men’s Freestyle Title
SPC Britton Holmes (U.S. Army) controls the tie against Timothy Worthen (U.S. Navy team/USCG) in 74 kg freestyle match at the 2023 Armed Forces Championships. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ian Carver.
Feb. 27, 2023 - The U.S. Army won nine of 10 bouts to defeat the U.S. Air Force, 38-9 and claim the men’s freestyle team title at the Armed Forces Championships on Sunday at Naval Base Kitsap on Sunday.

Franich, Gould, Reyna Win Armed Forces Championships Titles in Women’s Freestyle
BREMERTON, WA (Feb. 24, 2023) - Senior Airman Haley Franich (U.S. Air Force) squares off with PO3 Joanalicia Ramirez (U.S. Navy) at 55 kg of the 2023 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington from February 25-26. This year’s championship features teams from the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps and Coast Guard Wrestlers), and Air Force (including Space Force Wrestlers). Teams compete in Men’s Greco-Roman, Men’s Freestyle, and Women’s Freestyle wrestling styles. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ian Carver).
Feb. 25, 2023 - The Armed Forces Wrestling Championships had three weight classes of women’s freestyle competition on Saturday at Naval Base Kitsap.

U.S. Army Beats U.S. Navy, 37-7, to Win Armed Forces Greco-Roman Championships
BREMERTON, WA (Feb. 24, 2023) - Army Spc. Spencer Woods of Fort Carson, Colo. throws Senior Airman Angel Romo of Mountain Home AFB, Idaho at 87 kg of the Greco-Roman Championship during the 2023 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington from February 25-26. This year’s championship features teams from the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps and Coast Guard Wrestlers), and Air Force (including Space Force Wrestlers). Teams compete in Men’s Greco-Roman, Men’s Freestyle, and Women’s Freestyle wrestling styles. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ian Carver).
Feb. 25, 2023 - The U.S. Army dominated the opposition to win the team title at the Armed Forces Greco-Roman Championships at Naval Base Kitsap.

U.S. Army to Face U.S. Navy in Armed Forces Greco-Roman Finals After Both Beat the U.S. Air Force in Duals
BREMERTON, WA (Feb. 24, 2023) - Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Timothy Worthen (right) of USCG Station, Marathon, Florida competes for Navy against Space Force 2nd lt. Alex Saylor of Los Angeles AFB, Calif. with Team Air Force at 77 kg of the Greco-Roman Championship during the 2023 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at Naval Base Kitsap, Bremerton, Washington from February 25-26. This year’s championship features teams from the Army, Navy (including the Marine Corps and Coast Guard Wrestlers), and Air Force (including Space Force Wrestlers). Teams compete in Men’s Greco-Roman, Men’s Freestyle, and Women’s Freestyle wrestling styles. (Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ian Carver).
Feb. 25, 2023 - The championship dual meet has been determined in the Armed Forces Greco-Roman Championships, as the U.S. Army will battle the U.S. Navy in the finals.

Armed Forces Wrestling Championships Return at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., Feb. 25-26
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NAVAL BASE KITSAP, Wa. (Feb. 22, 2020) - Army Spc Alejandro Sancho (bottom) rolls his opponent during the Greco-Roman event during the final round of the 2020 Armed Forces Sports Wrestling Championship at the Bremeton Fitness Complex on Feb. 22. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver/RELEASED).
Feb. 23, 2023 - One of wrestling’s traditionally classic events return with the 2023 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships, which will be held at Naval Base Kitsap in Bremerton, Wash., Feb. 25-26.

Kurgat wins national title; Army men and women capture Armed Forces cross country gold
Army Sgt. Ednah Kurgat of Fort Carson, Colorado crosses the finish line to win the women's national championship during 2023 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship held in conjunction with the USA Track and Field Cross Country National Championship in Richmond, Va.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force (with Space Force Runners).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Jan. 24, 2023 - With a shot of Team USA Track and Field roster spots up for grabs and a chance at Armed Forces gold, Army standouts Sgt. Ednah Kurgat and Staff Sgt. Leonard Korir (both of Fort Carson, Colo.) lead their women’s and men’s team to gold during the 2023 Armed Forces Championship held in conjunction with the USA Track and Field Cross Country National Championship at Pole Green Park in Richmond, Virginia.

Air Force and Army on top after day one of Armed Forces Basketball
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Christie Ayers, a member of team Navy, passes the ball during a game at the 2022 Armed Force's Men's and Women's basketball championships held at the Admiral Prout Fieldhouse on Naval Base San Diego, California Nov. 7, 2022. Service members from the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players) and Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for the gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James R. Crow)
Nov. 9, 2022 - Naval Base San Diego Commanding Officer Captain Ted Carlson kicked off the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championship at the Admiral Prout Fieldhouse on Saturday, November 6.  

Naval Base San Diego To Host 2022 Armed Forces Basketball Championship
PO1 Christie Ayers of NSA Bahrain drives around defenders during the 2019 Armed Forces Women's Basketball Championship.  Elite U.S. military basketball players from around the world compete for dominance at Naval Station Mayport during the 2019 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Basketball Championship. Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force teams square off at the annual event which features double round-robin action, followed by championship and consolation games to crown the best players in the military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gulianna Dunn/RELEASED)
Nov. 3, 2022 - Naval Base San Diego, California will host the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard) and Air Force (including Space Force), held at the Admiral Prout Fieldhouse from 5-13 November 2022.  

King wins Marine Corps/Armed Forces Marathon; Navy women sweep podium
Marine Corps Capt Kyle King of Twentynine Palms, California jumps out in front of the competition to win the 47th Marine Corps Marathon as well as the Armed Forces Men's Gold.  The 2022 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 47th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.  The Armed Forces Championship features teams from the Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard runners), and Air Force.  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Oct. 30, 2022 - Perfect weather combined with energetic runners was the ideal conditions for the elite runners of the 47th edition of the Marine Corps Marathon held in Washington, D.C. Marine Corps Captain Kyle King of MAGTFTC Twentynine Palms, California dominated the course from the start winning the 2022 Marine Corps Marathon and Armed Forces Marathon title with a blistering time of 2:19:19.   Navy  Lt. Cmdr. Katherine Irgens of Naval Submarine Base New London, Conn. captured her first Armed Forces Gold with an impressive time of 2:50:24, placing fourth overall in the Marine Corps Marathon Women’s Division.

Air Force Women, Army Men Capture 2022 Armed Forces Golf Gold
Air Force 1st Lt. Kimberly Lui of Minot AFB, N.D. lands an amazing shot out of the bunker for par during the final day of the 2022 Armed Forces Golf Championship hosted by Army at Fort Belvoir, Virgina.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players), and Air Force (with Space Force players).  Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote - Released.
Sept. 16, 2022 - Despite rain delays on the first day of competition, the clouds cleared the way for dominate performances by the Air Force women and Army men’s golf teams during the four-day Armed Forces Championship at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course from September 11-14.  

FORT BELVOIR TO HOST 2022 ARMED FORCES GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
Army 2nd. lt. Melanie DeLeon, USAG Bavaria, Germany captures gold as top golfers from around the military compete for gold during the 2019 Armed Forces Golf Championship held at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona from May 15-18.
Sept. 7, 2022 - Fort Belvoir will host the annual Armed Forces Golf Championship featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard) and Air Force (including Space Force), held at the Fort Belvoir Golf Course at Fort Belvoir, Virginia from 11-14 September 2022.  

Air Force dominates 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship
Air Force displaying their gold medals with Fort Sill Garrison Commander Col. James Peay and Command Sgt. Maj. William Taylor during the 2022 Armed Forces Sports Men's Softball Championship hosted by Army at Fort Sill, Okla.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
Aug. 28, 2022 - Air Force defeated host Army in the championship game 16-8, to capture their second straight Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship at MG Dinges Sports Complex here at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.  

Air Force holds on to lead heading into day three of Armed Forces Championship
Air Force closes out day two with a victory over Marine Corps in the 2022 Armed Forces Sports Men's Softball Championship hosted by Army at Fort Sill, Okla.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force.
Aug. 27, 2022 - Tech. Sgt. Derek Lambertson of Hurlburt Field, Fla. knocked in five runs to lift Air Force over Marine Corps in their final game of the day two of the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship. The victory over the Marines helped Air Force maintain their lead after the second round of the triple round robin played here at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. 

Army Captures Eighth Rugby Gold
Army Sgt. 1st Class Faleniko Spino of Auburn University breaks free for the score during the championship match of the 2022 Armed Forces Sports Men's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Rugbytown 7's Rugby Tournament in Glendale, Colo.  Championship features teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard.  (Department of Defense photo by Mr. Steven Dinote)
Aug. 21, 2022 - Going undefeated in pool play, Army dominated their way to the Championship match where they defeated Navy 27-7 here at Infinity Park in Glendale, Colorado on August 20.  

After All-American collegiate career, Corboz leads France to Military World Cup gold
French center midfielder Rachel Corboz, right, pushes the ball upfield during France's 8-0 victory over the Netherlands in the 2022 World Military Women's Football Championship on July 12, 2022.
Aug. 1, 2022 - On a sweltering Friday afternoon in the Pacific Northwest, Rachel Corboz stands motionless with the sun to her back as she looks upon a wall of Cameroon defenders.

Once reluctant to lead, Soldier helps bring Team USA back to CISM prominence
Army 1st Lt. Haley Roberson celebrates scoring her first of three goals, and the first of 10 for The U.S. U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team against Belgium in the opening match of the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 11, 2022.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
Aug. 1, 2022 - At local parks in Fairfax Virginia, Haley Roberson endured her own form of boot camp.

Closing ceremonies cap largest ever women's military football tourney
Team Mali lifts a Netherlands player during closing ceremonies for the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 22, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 23, 2022 - Military football teams from three continents represented the top three finishers of the 2022 Women’s Military World Cup, including the first African country to win a silver medal.

France Grazes Past Cameroon 2-1 to Seize Gold Medal at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
Team France celebrates winning gold in the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 22, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 23, 2022 - France bumped off Cameroon 2-1 to take the gold at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 22, 2022, the last day and the last game of the 11-day tournament.

South Korea wins bronze, Americans finish fourth
U.S. Army Capt. Torri Allen runs for a ball during the bronze medal match against South Korea in the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington July 22, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 22, 2022 - Behind stifling defense by its backline and two goals by Jeongmin Lee, South Korea earned its third CISM bronze medal at the 2022 Women’s Military World Cup, defeating the United States, 3-0.

Mali Overwhelms Canada 6-0 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
Mali’s Noutenin Bagayogo celebrates her goal against Canada during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 20, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 21, 2022 - Mali demolished Canadian defenses 6-0 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 20, 2022, the tenth day of the 11-day tournament and the last game before the medals matches July 22.

France edges South Korea to gain berth in CISM gold medal match
France’s Vivian Boudaud keeps a ball away from South Korea’s Hyo Jeong Kim during the the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 20, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 20, 2022 - Behind solid goalkeeping by Audrey Dupupet and stout defense by its backline, France advanced to the 2022 Women’s Military World Cup Gold medal match with a 1-0 triumph over South Korea Wednesday afternoon.

Powered by Tabe’s five goals, Cameroon claims spot in CISM gold medal match
Cameroon’s Ebika Tabe scores one of her several goals in the first half against Belgium during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 19, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 20, 2022 - Cameroon clinched its place in the 2022 World Military Women’s Football Championship gold medal game with an 8-0 rout of Belgium Tuesday night.

United States Overwhelms Ireland 5-0 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
Army 1st Lt. Haley Roberson scores the first goal of five for the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team in a match against Ireland during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 19, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 20, 2022 - The United States trounced Ireland 5-0 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 19, 2022, the ninth day of the 11-day tournament.

Led by Kone, Mali earns first CISM victory
Mali's Oumou Kone drives through to score in match 15 with Mali v Netherlands at the 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Military Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washingon.  This year's championship features teams from the United States, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, and South Korea.  (Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released).
July 19, 2022 - Oumou Kone scored two goals and assisted on another to lift Mali to a 3-1 triumph over the Netherlands and its first win at the 2022 CISM World Military Women’s Soccer Championship Monday.

France Beats Canada 3-0 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
France's Aissa Belkasni (#19) celebrates with teammates after scroing their fist goal against Canada in match 16 of the 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Military Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washingon.  This year's championship features teams from the United States, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, and South Korea.  (Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released).
July 19, 2022 - France defeated Canada 3-0 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 18, 2022, the eighth day of the 11-day tournament. 

Cameroon Roils Germany 3-0 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship 
Cameroon's Ebika Tabe scores past the diving German goalkeeper, Gina-Marie Mitschke in match 13 of the 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Military Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washingon.  This year's championship features teams from the United States, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, and South Korea.  (Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released).
July 17, 2022 - Cameroon put the damper on Germany 3-0 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 17, 2022, the seventh day of the 11-day tournament. 

Ireland earns first CISM victory in 1-0 defeat of Belgium
Ireland's #3 Leah Walsh and Belgium's #9 Laura Vanlerberghe go after the ball in match 14 of the 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Military Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washingon.  This year's championship features teams from the United States, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, and South Korea.  (Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released).
July 17, 2022 - Irish center back Siobhan O’Sullivan scored a late second half goal to lead Ireland to its first CISM win, 1-0 over Belgium in the 2022 World Military Women’s Football Championship on July 17.

South Korea Overpowers Netherlands 5-1 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship 
South Korea's Jeong Min Lee scores on the penalty kick during their 4-0 victory over Netherlands in match 12 of the 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Military Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washingon.  This year's championship features teams from the United States, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, and South Korea.  (Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released).
July 17, 2022 - South Korea bested the Netherlands 5-1 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 16, 2022, the sixth day of the 11-day tournament. 

France defeats Mali for second consecutive CISM win
France's Sarah Palacin scores on the penalty kick, the fifth goal for France in their 5-1 defeat of Mali in match 11 of the 13th Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Women's Military Football Championship hosted by Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washingon.  This year's championship features teams from the United States, Belgium, Cameroon, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Mali, Netherlands, and South Korea.  (Department of Defense Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, released).
July 16, 2022 - After giving up an early second half goal that cut its lead to 2-1, the French military women’s soccer team responded in decisive fashion on the sixth day of the 2022 World Women's Football Championship defeating Mali 5-1 behind goals from Sarah Palacin, Morgane DuPorge and Christy Gavory.

U.S. avenges 2019 defeat, remains in CISM medal contention with win over Germany
Marine Corps Lt. Katie Gernsbacher of the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team reacts to scoring the winning goal in a 2-1 match against Germany during the the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 15, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 16, 2022 - The last second loss to Germany at the 2019 World Military Games still lingered in the minds of the American players going into their CISM matchup with Germany. In that 2019 contest in Wuhan, China, the U.S. fell in the 94th minute on a late goal by the Germans.

Cameroon Shuts Out Ireland 12-0 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
Cameroon’s Guylaine Weladji Tchadeu kicks a behind-the-back goal against Ireland during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 15, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 15, 2022 - Cameroon dominated Ireland 12-0 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 15, 2022, the fifth day of the 11-day tournament. 

Despite strong effort by Mali goalkeeper, South Korea nets CISM win
South Korea’s Hyo Jeong Sim takes a shot against Mali defender Oumou Tangara during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 14, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 15, 2022 - After giving up an early goal to Mali in the third minute of its CISM World Military Women’s Soccer Championship matchup with the West African nation Thursday night, the Republic of South Korea ignited its offense in the final seconds of the first half.

Canada, Netherlands Ends in a Draw
Canada’s Caroline Wood makes a save against OR-5 Margriet Samsom of Team Netherlands during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 14, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 14, 2022 - The Canadian and Netherlands teams went nil-nil during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 14, 2022, the fourth day of the 11-day tournament. 

Cameroon Edges U.S. in 2-1 Win in CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
Air Force Capt. Angela Karamanos of the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team makes a leaping kick over the leg of Cameroon’s Si’Ndje Tchanko during a match of the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 13, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 14, 2022 - Cameroon squeaked by the U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team in a nail-biter 2-1 win match 6 of CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 13, 2022, the third day of the 11-day tournament.

Germany uses balanced attack to beat Belgium 5-0 at CISM
Germany’s Alexandra De Lucia, right, battles for a ball with Belgium’s Delphine Fraipont during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 13, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 14, 2022 - Behind a solid backline and numerous scoring chances created by their front line, Germany defeated Belgium 5-0 in the second matchup for both teams at the 2022 CISM World Military Women’s Soccer Championship Wednesday afternoon.

Bolstered by defense, Germany defeats Belgium 5-0 in second CISM game
Germany’s Alexandra De Lucia, right, battles for a ball with Belgium’s Delphine Fraipont during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 13, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 14, 2022 - Germany defeated Belgium 5-0, in the second matchup for both teams at the 2022 CISM World Military Women’s Soccer Championship Wednesday afternoon at Spokane’s Union Stadium.

DuPorge jumpstarts French offense in CISM victory over Netherlands
France’s Morgan Duporge makes a scoring drive during a game against Netherlands in the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 12, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 13, 2022 - Weathering through blistering temperatures Tuesday night, France’s Morgane Duporge snuck past the Netherlands’ defense for a score in the first half of the teams’ 2022 CISM World Military Women’s Soccer Championship matchup.

DuPorge, Palacin lead CISM-opening victory for France over Netherlands
France’s Morgan Duporge makes a scoring drive during a game against Netherlands in the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 12, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 13, 2022 - Morgane DuPorge scored two goals and assisted on another in the first half, spurring France to an 8-0 victory over the Netherlands in the opening match for both teams at the 2022 CISM World Military Women’s Football Championship Tuesday night. 

South Korea Shuts Out Canada 6-0 at CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship
Korea's Jeongmin Lee leaps for a header above Canada’s Katie MacAskill during the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 12, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 12, 2022 - Team South Korea beat Team Canada 6-0 during CISM’s World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 12, 2022, the second day of the 11-day tournament.

U.S. women score 10 goals in route of Belgium
Army 1st Lt. Haley Roberson scores her first of three goals, and the first of 10 for The U.S. U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team against Belgium in the opening match of the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 11, 2022.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)d
July 12, 2022 - The U.S. Armed Forces women’s soccer players took photos and swayed to music following their dominant 10-0 win over Belgium in the opening game of the 2022 CISM World Military Women’s Soccer Championship Monday afternoon.

Germany wins 3-0 over Ireland in Match-Two of CISM Women's Football Championship
Germany’s OR-4 Sonja Bartoshek reacts to scoring her first of two goals during the second round of opening night for the  13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 11, 2022.  Germany beat Ireland 3-0. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 12, 2022 - Team Germany defeated Ireland 3-0 in match-two of the 13th CISM World Military Women’s Football Championship in Spokane, Washington, July 11, 2022, during the first day of the 11-day tournament.

USA Women Score 10 in Opening Match Versus Belgium
Army 1st Lt. Haley Roberson celebrates scoring her first of three goals, and the first of 10 for The U.S. U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team against Belgium in the opening match of the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship in Meade, Washington July 11, 2022.  (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 12, 2022 - Army 1st Lt. Haley Roberson netted a 3-goal hat trick while Coast Guard Lt. j.g. Scotti Culton tallied 4 assists and 1 goal, as the U.S. Armed Forces women’s soccer team routed Belgium 10-0 in the opener for both teams at the CISM Women’s Soccer World Championships.

Opening ceremonies mark start of 2022 CISM Women’s Soccer Championship
The U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team enters the opening ceremonies for the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Wash. July 10, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 11, 2022 - Women’s soccer players from nine countries clad in their military dress uniforms filed into a Fairchild Air Force Base hangar on Sunday afternoon.

U.S. Hosting CISM World Military Women’s Football Championship
The U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Soccer Team practices for the 13th CISM (International Military Sports Council) World Military Women’s Football Championship at Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington July 9, 2022. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)
July 10, 2022 - The 13th World Military Women’s Football Championship runs from July 11 to 22 in Union Stadium, Spokane, Washington, hosted by nearby Fairchild Air Force Base.

Army Three-Peats in 2022 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby
Army 1st Lt. Madison Hovren of Fort Gordan, Georgia takes off for the score during the 2022 Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear Fugby 7's Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. from 24-26 June.  The best players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force players), and Coast Guard compete for gold.  (Photo by Mr. Steven Dinote, Department of Defense Photo - Released)
June 26, 2022 - Army goes undefeated in their third straight Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship to capture the 2022 title.

USA Finishes 5th at CISM Sailing Worlds
Brest (FRA) - Review of the troops by Vice-Admiral Jean-Philippe Chaineau, Admiral Commanding the Strategic Oceanic Force (ALFOST) - The city of Brest, located in France, hosted the 53rd World Military Sailing Championship. 31 participants (20 male and 11 female) from 7 participating countries took part in the event.  Pictures: Mr. Dominique Einsweiler
June 21, 2022 - The U.S. Armed Forces Sailing team competed at the 53rd Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Sailing Championship in Brest France from May 31st – June 4th. For the 3rd time in its history, the French Navy hosted the World Championship with competing delegations Canada, Spain, Denmark, Greece, Poland, France and USA, consisting of over 40 athletes.

CAPE FEAR 7’S TO HOST 2022 ARMED FORCES WOMEN’S RUGBY CHAMPIONSHIP
Marine Corps LCpl Kerra Wieberg of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif. collides with Coast Guard Lt. J.G. Sheila Bertrand of Washington, D.C. during the opening match of the 2021 Armed Forces Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the 2021 Cape Fear Rugby Sevens Tournament, held from 24-28 June.  Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard battle it out for gold.  (Department of Defense Photo, Released)
June 21, 2022 - The annual Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel), and Coast Guard, is held in conjunction with the 2022 Cape Fear Rugby Sevens Tournament from 23-27 June.

MSCPAC Reserve Program Director Sails With U.S Armed Forces Sailing Team in Military World Championship
Brest (FRA) - Review of the troops by Vice-Admiral Jean-Philippe Chaineau, Admiral Commanding the Strategic Oceanic Force (ALFOST) - The city of Brest, located in France, hosted the 53rd World Military Sailing Championship. 31 participants (20 male and 11 female) from 7 participating countries took part in the event.  Pictures: Mr. Dominique Einsweiler
June 15, 2022 - Lt. Cmdr. Trisha Kelly, a surface warfare officer who serves as Military Sealift Command Pacific’s Reserve Program Director, took her nautical skills to Brest, France, where she served as Chief of the Mission, and as a surprise team mate, for the U.S. Armed Forces Sailing team, at the 53rd Conseil International du Sport Militaire (CISM) World Military Sailing Championship.

DAF Gaming delivers Gaming Expo, Esports Championship at FORCECON 2022
The inaugural Armed Forces Championship, hosted by DAF Gaming at the first-ever FORCECON22 event at the new Tech Port Center and Arena in San Antonio, Texas on May 28-29.  (Center) Air Force Gaming team beat the (Left) US Army Esports team for the trophy and went undefeated throughout the tournament.  (Right) Maine Corps Gaming received third place honors.  (Air Force Photo by Armando Perez)
June 1, 2022 - Air Force Services Center and the Department of the Air Force Gaming achieved two major firsts Memorial Day weekend in San Antonio – the first Department of Defense Armed Forces Esports Championship and the inaugural Air Force Gaming Minor League Championships. The gaming league was center stage at the inaugural FORCECON22 event at the new Tech Port Center and Arena in San Antonio May 28-29.

FORCECON 2022 to Kick Off 1st Armed Forces Esports Championship
U.S. Air Force Services Center will host the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship from 24 to 28 May.  The 2022 Armed Forces Championship features players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
May 26, 2022 - U.S. Air Force Services Center will host the inaugural Armed Forces Esports Championship from 24 to 28 May. The 2022 Armed Forces Championship features players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard.

Air Force dominates 2022 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship
Air Force celebrates their first goal of the championship match against Navy. during the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship hosted by MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida from March 6-12.  1st Lt. James Souder (second from right) of Tinker Air Force Base, Okla. scored two goals, including this one.  The best players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy and Air Force (with Space Force players) compete for gold.  (Photo by Ms. Arianna Dinote, Department of Defense Photo - Released)
March 17, 2022 - Air Force goes undefeated and finishes with a dominating 4-0 victory over Navy to win the 2022 Armed Forces Men’s Soccer Championship Saturday in Tampa, Florida.

Air Force Women and Navy Men capture Cross Country team gold, Smith and Linton take individual women and men gold
Team Air Force at the 2022 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship held in conjunction with the USA Track and Field National Cross Country Championship at Mission Bay Park in San Diego, Calif. on January 8th.  Runners from the Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force compete for gold.  (Department of Defense Photo - Released)
Jan. 11, 2022 - Air Force women and Navy men win team gold in both the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship held in conjunction with the USA Track and Field National Championship on Jan. 8 at Mission Bay Park.

Pushing to the limit: Special Tactics Airmen compete together for Team USA Bobsled
U.S. Air Force Maj. Chris Walsh, a Special Tactics Officer assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing and the Air Force's World Class Athlete Program and Staff Sgt. Matt Beach, a combat controller assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron, pose for a portrait on Nov. 28, 2021 at Park City, Utah. For the first time ever, two Special Tactics Airmen competed together at the International Bobsled and Skeleton Federation North American Cup for a chance to represent Team USA at the Olympics. Special Tactics Airmen serve as a special operations air-ground integration force leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery and battlefield surgery operations. (Courtesy Photo)
Dec. 1, 2021 - For the first time ever, two Special Tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing competed together in a major competition for Team USA Bobsledding Nov. 28-29, 2021 at Park City, Utah. U.S. Air Force Special Tactics Officer Maj. Chris Walsh and Staff Sgt. Matt Beach, a combat controller, competed together at the International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Federation North American Cup for a chance to represent Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics.

Navy Sweeps Men and Women Team Golds at 2021 Armed Forces Triathlon
Athletes enter the Pacific Ocean at Point Mugu Beach for the start of the 2021 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship held on 11 September.  Service members from the Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) personnel), and Air Force (with Space Force personnel) compete for gold.  (Department of Defense Photo, Released)
Sept. 23, 2021 - A perfect day at the beach, as Navy swept men’s and women’s team gold at the 2021 Armed Forces Triathlon Championship held at Naval Base Ventura County’s Point Mugu Beach on September 11th.  

Airmen at Travis AFB Feat. DGMC part 4: Staff Sgt. Loisel
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Stefani Loisel, 60th Surgical Services Squadron aerospace medical technician, hugs her sons, Noah, left, and Kaden Aug. 11, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. Loisel contributes to the recruitment, retention and readiness of service members by playing on the USAF Women’s Rugby Team, which is a part of Armed Forces Sports. After her more than two years of training to be on and finally joining the USAF Rugby Team came to a halt due to the pandemic, the team played in the June 2021 Annual Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship in Wilmington, North Carolina, securing second place. (U.S. Air Force photo by Nicholas Pilch)
Sept. 9, 2021 - Ask a rugby player what’s good to bring along for a match and you might hear a strange answer: A medic. For one player, though, it’s a requirement. Staff Sgt. Stefani Loisel, an aerospace medical technician with the 60th Surgical Services Squadron, plays as a wing on the U.S. Air Force Rugby team and is a single mother to two boys, aged four and five.

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.

Fort Campbell kicks off 2021 Armed Forces Women’s Softball Championship
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. 12, 2021 - The sun was out and the field was ready for the start of the 2021 Armed Forces Women’s Softball Championship held at the South Sports Complex at Fort Campbell, Ky.

Army goes undefeated to win Armed Forces Women's Rugby Gold
Army 2nd lt. Samantha Sullivan of Fort Carson, Colo. drives to the try zone against the Marine Corps during the 2021 Armed Forces Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the 2021 Cape Fear Rugby Sevens Tournament, held from 24-28 June.  Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard battle it out for gold.  (Department of Defense Photo, Released)
June 27, 2021 - Army goes undefeated to win their second consecutive title at the 2021 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship held in conjunction with the Cape Fear 7’s Rugby Tournament in Wilmington, N.C. from June 25-27.

Cape Fear sevens to Host 2021 Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship
WILMINGTON, N.C. (June 6, 2019) -- Army faces off against Navy on day two of the inaugural Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship held in Wilmington, N.C. July 5-7, 2019. This historic event features the best female rugby players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, who will compete for the title of the first ever Women's Rugby Champs (U.S. Dept. of Defense photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Patrick Gordon/RELEASED)
June 15, 2021 - The annual Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship featuring teams from Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel), and Coast Guard, is held in conjunction with the 2021 Cape Fear Rugby Sevens Tournament from 24-28 June.

2020 ARMED FORCES RESULTS CHANGED AFTER ATHLETE DISQUALIFIED; MUELLER QUALIFIES FOR OLYMPIC TRIALS; MARINES WIN GRECO-ROMAN TITLE
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Aug. 3, 2020 - Armed Forces Sports has notified USA Wrestling that an athlete who participated in the 2020 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships has had his results disqualified, thus changing the outcome of the competition, which was held at Naval Station Kitsap, Wash. from February 20-24.

2020 Armed Forces Sports Championships Cancellations
April 10, 2020 - As leadership continues to monitor the current COVID-19 guidance from the Department of Defense and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the Armed Forces Sports Council has made the decision to cancel all Armed Forces Sports Championships and events through September 30, 2020.  

Armed Forces Judo Identifies 2020 Tournament List
U.S. Army Capt. Anna Feygina, United States Armed Forces Military World Games team judo competitor, attempts to throw an opponent during the Conseil International du Sport Militaire Judo competion in Wuhan China, Oct. 20, 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. Department of Defense photo by Staff Sergeant James R. Crow)
Feb. 27, 2020 - The following events are identified in order for Judokas to compete in order to gain experience and earn qualifying points within USA Judo.  Visit the USA Judo Events page for further information of the specific events below.  These events are sanctioned events and competitors should be authorized permissive TDY/TAD with their respective command endorsement.  

Army wins first five bouts on way to 27-15 win over the Marines for 19th straight Armed Forces freestyle title
NAVAL BASE KITSAP, Wa. (Feb. 23, 2020) - 1LT Michael Hooker with the U.S. Army wrestling team competes against LCpl Ali Marciano with the U.S. Marine Corps wrestling team in the Freestyle event during the final round of the 2020 Armed Forces Sports Wrestling Championship at the Bremeton Fitness Complex. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ian Carver/RELEASED).
Feb. 25, 2020 - Defending champion Army won the first five matches of the championship finals, and went on to defeat the U.S. Marine Corps, 26-17 for its 19th straight men’s freestyle title at the Armed Forces Championships, held at Naval Base Kitsap on Sunday.

Marines end Army's streak in 24-18 win to capture Armed Forces Greco-Roman team title
Sgt. Xavier Johnson of the Marines battles SGT Ryan Mango of the Army in an intense battle at 63 kg. Photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ian Carver, DOD Photo.
Feb. 22, 2020 - Due to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency's (USADA) sanction of Army SGT Vladyslav Dombrovskiy, the Marine Corps has been declared the 2020 Armed Forces Greco-Roman champions.

Olympic Trials berths in Greco-Roman up for grabs at 2020 Armed Forces Championships
Hayden Tuma launches Xavier Johnson at 63 kg in the Army vs. Marines battle.  The 2019 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at the Soto Physical Fitness Center at Fort Bliss, Texas from 23-24 February featuring the top wrestlers in the United States from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.  (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class J.E. Veal)
Feb. 21, 2020 - The 2020 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships are set for Naval Base Kitsap in Washington state, February 22-23 This event features Greco-Roman and freestyle teams from four branches of the U.S. military battling for team titles, and individual medals. Traditionally, some of the nation’s best international wrestlers have been members of U.S. military wrestling programs and have competed in this event.

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.

Army wins men’s cross country championship, Marine marathoner takes gold for women
Army Cpl. Anthony Rotich salutes just before crossing the finish line to win the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship, run in conjunction with the USA Track and Field senior men 10K race at Mission Bay Park, San Diego, Calif., Jan. 18, 2020. Rotich took gold for both with a time of 30:36.
Jan. 23, 2020 - SAN DIEGO – Army men swept gold though bronze in both the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship and USA Track and Field men’s 10K race, run concurrently Jan. 18 at Mission Bay Park.

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.

Army wins seventh-straight Armed Forces Ruby 7’s title
GLENDALE, Colo. (Aug. 24, 2019) Army and Air Force play for the 2019 Armed Forces Rugby Championship hosted by the city of Glendale, Colo. in conjunction with the 2019 Rugbytown Sevens Tournament, held from 23- 25 August.  Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard battle it out for gold in this world class rugby championship. (U.S. Dept. of Defense photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Timothy Hazel/RELEASED)
Aug. 27, 2019 - In a decisive fashion, Army captured their seventh straight Armed Forces Rugby 7’s Championship with a 33-5 win over the Air Force at Infinity Park in Glendale Colorado on August 25. 

U.S. Service teams go head to head in Armed Forces 7's Competition
GLENDALE, Colo. (Aug. 24, 2019) Army and Air Force play for the 2019 Armed Forces Rugby Championship hosted by the city of Glendale, Colo. in conjunction with the 2019 Rugbytown Sevens Tournament, held from 23- 25 August.  Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard battle it out for gold in this world class rugby championship. (U.S. Dept. of Defense photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Timothy Hazel/RELEASED)
Aug. 22, 2019 - The 2019 Armed Forces Rugby 7’s tournament will welcome teams from every military service in the United States Military on August 23 – 25. Held at Infinity Park for the 8th consecutive year, the tournament starts with two days of single round-robin play, followed by a championship match on August 25.

Navy duo brings home gold in Armed Forces Bowling singles challenge at Great Lakes
NAVAL STATION GREAT LAKES, Ill. (July 22, 2019) Air Force women’s bowling team, from left to right, Lt. Col. Danielle H. Crowder, Master Sgt. Lisa S. Yanez, Tech Sgt. Kathleen M. Hastings, and Maj. Virginia L. Aguilar, at Armed Forces Bowling Championship held on Naval Station Great Lakes, July 22. The Armed Forces Bowling Championship is underway from July 18 to July 24, and features a two-day elimination round and a three-day championship series that began with 50 of the military’s top-ranked bowlers pitted in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and Team-based competition.
Aug. 2, 2019 - Two U.S. Navy bowlers withstood last minute Army challengers to clinch the single men’s and women’s gold at the Armed Forces Bowling Championship hosted at Naval Station Great Lakes, on Monday, July 22.

Armed Forces Sports Concludes Inaugural Women’s Rugby Tournament with Army Taking Gold
WILMINGTON, N.C. (June 6, 2019) -- Navy faces off against Marine Corps on day two of the inaugural Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship held in Wilmington, N.C. July 5-7, 2019. This historic event features the best female rugby players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, who will compete for the title of the first ever Women's Rugby Champs (U.S. Dept. of Defense photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Patrick Gordon/RELEASED)
July 11, 2019 - Armed Forces Sports (AFS) wrapped up its first ever Women’s Rugby Championship June 7 in Wilmington North Carolina. The historic event was capped by an awards ceremony that saw Army take the gold going undefeated in the tournament, followed closely by the Marines who earned silver with three wins and one loss.

Field to Pitch - Marine Takes On Two Sports for Armed Forces
WILMINGTON, N.C. (June 6, 2019) -- Capt. Kate Herren carries the ball down the pitch during the Marine Corps-Coast Guard rugby match on day two of the inaugural Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship held in Wilmington, N.C. July 5-7, 2019. This historic event features the best female rugby players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard, who will compete for the title of the first ever Women's Rugby Champs (U.S. Dept. of Defense photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Patrick Gordon/RELEASED)
July 10, 2019 - Captain Kate Herren strikes the imposing model of a Marine – lean, energetic, and a look of determination in her eyes as she faces her opponents. Advancing up the field with her fellow Marines, she and her team seem unstoppable; taking blow after blow they move forward, getting knocked down but never staying down, all with the goal of victory foremost in mind.

Armed Forces Sports Kicks Off Inaugural Women’s Rugby Championship in Wilmington
WILMINGTON, N.C. (June 5, 2019) Day one of the Inaugural Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship held in Wilmington, N.C. from July 5-7, 2019.  This historic event features the best female Rugby players from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard, who will compete for the title of the first ever Women's Rugby Champs.  (U.S. Dept. of Defense photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Patrick Gordon/Released)
July 6, 2019 - On a balmy summer’s afternoon in the heart of residential Wilmington, North Carolina, history was made when women of all five U.S. armed service branches faced off in the first Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship on the pitch of the Cape Fear Rugby Football Club July 5.

For the Love of the Game
Air Force 2nd lt. Charmaine Clark of Robbins AFB, Ga. is presented All-Tournament Team honors by Navy Capt. David Yoder, Commander of Naval Station Mayport, Fla. Elite U.S. military basketball players from around the world compete for dominance at Naval Station Mayport during the 2019 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Basketball Championship. Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force teams square off at the annual event which features double round-robin action, followed by championship and consolation games to crown the best players in the military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gulianna Dunn/RELEASED)
June 10, 2019 - Another balmy week in Florida means that a lot of people are finding ways to cool down, but there is a group of service members heating up the area surrounding Naval Station Mayport in Jacksonville, Florida. Standing just outside of the base gymnasium, the atmosphere has grown tense as the desire to win pulsates through every, single player of the Armed Forces Basketball men’s and women’s teams. 

Mayport Opens 2019 Armed Forces Basketball Championship
Navy Lt.j.g. Grant Vemeer, from Mountain View, Cali., performs a jump shot to score during a game against the U.S. Marine Corps basketball team. Elite U.S. military basketball players from around the world compete for dominance at Naval Station Mayport during the 2019 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Basketball Championship. Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force teams square off at the annual event which features double round-robin action, followed by championship and consolation games to crown the best players in the military. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Gulianna Dunn/RELEASED). 190602-N-RE636-0372.JPG
June 4, 2019 - What happens to a hoop dream deferred? Does it dry it up like a raisin in the sun? In this case, it finds a new approach by ascending the basketball ranks from unit intramural, varsity and then Armed Forces Basketball.

Air Force Men and Army Women dominate 2019 Armed Forces Golf
Air Force Capt Kyle Westmoreland, U.S. Air Force Academy, Colo. wins gold as top golfers from around the military compete for gold during the 2019 Armed Forces Golf Championship held at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona from May 15-18.
May 20, 2019 - In a shear display of dominance, Air Force men seized the top five positions as Army women won with a 54-stroke lead during the 2019 Armed Forces Golf Championship held at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona from May 15-18. 

Luke Air Force Base opens 2019 Armed Forces Golf Championship
Top golfers from around the Armed Forces converged at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course aboard Luke Air Force Base, Arizona for the 2019 Armed Forces Golf Championship from May 15-18.
May 16, 2019 - Top golfers from around the Armed Forces converged at the Falcon Dunes Golf Course aboard Luke Air Force Base, Arizona for the 2019 Armed Forces Golf Championship from May 15-18. 

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.

ARMY ENDS AIR FORCE REIGN OVER AFS MEN’S SOCCER TOURNAMENT
NAVAL STATION EVERETT, Wash.  (April 20, 2019) Army wins the 2019 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship held at Naval Station Everett, Wash. from 14-20 April, featuring Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard) and Air Force. (U.S. Navy photo by MC2 Ian Carver/Released)
April 23, 2019 - In the final minute of the Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Men’s Soccer Championship match Army scored the go-ahead goal to end Air Force’s two-year reign of the tournament by a score of 2-1.

Air Force Men and Women soar past competition to win 2019 Volleyball Gold
FORT BRAGG, N.C. –  Airman 1st Class Tyson Wilcock of Travel AFB, Calif. gets air as he pushes the ball over Army's block. Elite U.S. military volleyball players from around the world compete for dominance at Fort Bragg's Ritz Epps Physical Fitness Center March 6-8, 2019 to determine the best of the best at the 2019 Armed Forces Volleyball Championship. Army, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force teams squared off at the annual AFVC through three days of round-robin competition, to eventually crown the best men and women volleyball players in the military. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class John Benson (Released)
March 8, 2019 - Air Force Men and Women dominate the competition to bring home the gold during the 2019 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Volleyball Championship at the Ritz-Epps Physical Fitness Center here at Fort Bragg, N.C. March 6-8.

Air Force Men and Women go undefeated in round one of Armed Forces Volleyball Championship
FORT BRAGG, N.C. –  Air Force 1st Lt. Kekaiku'imauloa Nu'uhiwa of Los Angeles AFB, Calif. executes a set during their competition versus Navy.  Elite U.S. military volleyball players from around the world compete for dominance at Fort Bragg's Ritz Epps Physical Fitness Center March 6-8, 2019 to determine the best of the best at the 2019 Armed Forces Volleyball Championship. Army, Navy (with Coast Guard) and Air Force teams squared off at the annual AFVC through three days of round-robin competition, to eventually crown the best men and women volleyball players in the military. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 1st Class John Benson (Released)
March 7, 2019 - Looking for their fourth and third straight titles respectively, the Air Force Men and Women’s Volleyball team went undefeated during the opening round of the 2019 Armed Forces Volleyball Championship at Fort Bragg’s Ritz Epps Physical Fitness Center in North Carolina.

U.S. Army carries on tradition of brotherhood in 18th-straight win at Armed Forces Championship
18. That is how many consecutive times U.S. Army has defeated the U.S. Marine Corps in the Armed Forces Championships. (Navy Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class JE Veal)
Feb. 27, 2019 - 18. That is how many consecutive times U.S. Army has defeated the U.S. Marine Corps in the Armed Forces Championships.

Army takes down the Marines with a clutch effort, 33-9, to win 18th straight Armed Forces freestyle title.
SPC Leslie Fuenffinger of the Army scores a powerful takedown of 1stLt Colton Rasche of Marines at 60 kg.  2019 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at the Soto Physical Fitness Center at Fort Bliss, Texas from 23-24 February featuring the top wrestlers in the United States from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.  (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class J.E. Veal)
Feb. 24, 2019 - Now that the U.S. Army has extended its winning streak at the Armed Forces Championships to 18 straight years with their freestyle title on Sunday, you might think that this has become routine and maybe even taken for granted. That, however, is not even close to the truth.

Army starts out strong to beat the Marines, 32-10 to claim 18th straight Armed Forces Greco-Roman title
Hayden Tuma launches Xavier Johnson at 63 kg in the Army vs. Marines battle.  The 2019 Armed Forces Wrestling Championship held at the Soto Physical Fitness Center at Fort Bliss, Texas from 23-24 February featuring the top wrestlers in the United States from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.  (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class J.E. Veal)
Feb. 23, 2019 - As expected, the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps earned the right to battle for the Greco-Roman team title at the Armed Forces Championships. Both teams had won every single match of their first two dual meets, setting up a showdown for the title.

Armed Forces Sports conducts 300th Inter-Service Council Meeting
Endurance and perseverance are both characteristics of outstanding athletes. On Jan. 18, 2019, Armed Forces Sports – the program that serves between 800-1000 U.S. military athletes annually – showed its endurance and perseverance as an organization by conducting its 300th council meeting. Pictured from left to right: (Back Row) Mr. Jim Medley (USMC Sports); Mr. James Senn (Navy Sports); Mr. Steven Dinote (Armed Forces Sports Coucil Secretariat); Ms. Kristen McManus (OSD); (Seated) Mr. Kenneth Hedgecock (USMC Sports); Mr. Edward Cannon (SES) (Council Chairman); Col Caryn Kirkpatrick (USAF Representative).  Not pictured, but attending via teleconference:  (Mr. Paul Burk (SES) - Army; Mr. Darrell Manuel (Army Sports); Mr. John Patten (Army BRD); Mr. Steven Rosso (Legal Advisor); Mr. Steve Brown (USAF Sports); CW)3 Mark Durning (USCG Sports)
Feb. 15, 2019 - WASHINGTON NAVY YARD – Endurance and perseverance are both characteristics of outstanding athletes. On Jan. 18, 2019, Armed Forces Sports – the program that serves between 800-1000 U.S. military athletes annually – showed its endurance and perseverance as an organization by conducting its 300th council meeting.

Bor brothers lead Army to Cross Country championship
From left, Army Sgt. Hillary Bor, Army Sgt. Leonard Korir, and Army Sgt. Emmanuel Bor stand on an awards stage with their medals after placing the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th in the USA Track and Field Cross Country Championship in Tallahassee, Fl. Feb. 2, 2019. The sergeants finished 1st, 2nd, and 3rd  in the 2019 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship which ran simultaneously with the USATF event. DoD photo by EJ Hersom
Feb. 4, 2019 - Sgt. Emmanuel Bor led the Army men’s team to gold in the Armed Forces Cross Country Championship Feb. 2 and said he was motivated by running with his younger brother and Olympian, Staff Sgt. Hillary Bor, who finished third.

SHAPE IBT teams build camaraderie through a shared passion for playing sports
U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Derick Sumpter, a player from the U.S. team, shoots during the first day of the SHAPE International Basketball Tournament Nov. 26, 2018, at SHAPE, Belgium. (Photo Credit: Christophe Morel)
Dec. 3, 2018 - During the last week of November, SHAPE was the place to be for basketball fans. From Nov. 26 to Dec. 1, 15 teams, comprised of active-duty military members of NATO nations, competed to win the 53rd Annual SHAPE International Basketball Tournament, or SHAPE IBT.

Five things you should know about the 53rd SHAPE International Basketball Tournament
United States Armed Forces Basketball Team member Derell Henderson shoots over Belgian Team’s defense in the first game of the 2018 SHAPE International Basketball Tournament, Belgium, November 26, 2018. The annual event brings together teams from around the world for friendly competition and partnership at a prominent NATO installation.(U.S. Air Force photo by Broadcast Journalist Senior Airman Hannah Malone) — at Shape Sports & Fitness Centre.
Nov. 29, 2018 - From Nov. 26 to Dec. 1, 15 teams will compete to win the 53rd annual SHAPE International Basketball Tournament. Here are five things to know about the event.

Navy men, Air Force women earn gold in Armed Forces marathon competition
The 2018 Armed Forces Marathon Championship held in conjunction with the 43rd Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. on October 28, featuring service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.
Oct. 29, 2018 - Navy lieutenant Patrick Hearn and Army first lieutenant Lindsay Gabow finished today’s 43rd running of the Marine Corps Marathon as the top male and female Armed Forces team runners, respectively.

Marine Corps Dominate for Gold at 2018 Armed Forces Softball Championship
PENSACOLA, Fla. - Marines celebrate their first gold medal victory since 2000 as elite military softball players from around the Department of Defense compete to crown this year's best during the 2018 Men's Armed Forces Softball Championship held at NAS Pensacola, Fla. from September 18-22.  Teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and athletes from the Coast Guard competing with the Navy compete in a three-day tournament to determine the champion.  (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jerine Lee/Released)
Sept. 25, 2018 - There wasn’t a dry eye in the wave of emotions as the Men’s Marine Corps Softball team shocked the world winning gold in 18 years at the Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship held here at Barrancas Ball Fields, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla., Aug. 20-22.