U.S. Air Force athletes cheer on their teammates from the sidlines during the Armed Forces Flag Football Championships at Cougar Stadium on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, July 25, 2026. Service members competed for championship honors while representing their respective services. Armed Forces sports bring together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete at the national level. Armed Forces Sports pormotes physicl fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Anderson)