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First, Flags Fly: Armed Forces Sports Debuts Flag Football Championship
Women Flag Football players from the Army practice in preparation for the inaugural Armed Forces Flag Football Championship held at Cole Stadium at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas from 22-25 August 2026. Teams from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard players) and the Air Force (with Space Force players) battle it out for gold.
July 22, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Flag Football Championship kicks off July 22, bringing together elite athletes from the Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps for a first-of-its-kind tournament on the gridiron.
From Maryland to the Court: First Lt. Llewellyn Finds Success in Teamwork
Armed Forces Sports Women's Basketball
July 7, 2026 - "Teamwork isn’t just about working together; it’s about trusting each other enough to push through anything." U.S. Marine Corps First Lt. Lindsay Llewellyn’s words resonate deeply with her journey, one built on family support, resilience, and a passion for the game. As a first-year member of the Armed Forces sports all-women Marine Corps basketball team, she’s discovering what it truly means to unite under a common goal. Her story is about more than just basketball; it’s about overcoming challenges and the strength that comes from those who stand behind you.
Once a raw hoops prospect, Army dietician earns her place on the court
Army Capt. Cara Adams at Armed Forces Sports Basketball
June 24, 2026 - In the fall of 2022, Army Capt. Cara Adams sat with then-coach Paul Parker during the All-Army women’s basketball training camp in a gym at Fort Bliss, Texas. For more than a week, the best basketball players in the Army battled to earn a spot on the All-Army team that would compete for the Armed Forces Championship.
From the Philippines to the Basketball Courts: Basketball Isn’t Just a Sport, it’s Life
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June 9, 2026 - For U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Vinny Ortega, basketball wasn’t just a sport; it was a way of life. A passion that shaped who he is today. Growing up in the Philippines, he played with dedication and believed that the game was more than just a game, it was like a religion. “Basketball is everything to me,” Vinny says, “it’s like a game of life, pretty much.” His love for the sport followed him across the world, shaping his character and opening doors he never expected.
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2025 Armed Forces Sports Men's and Women's Competition Day 1 Highlights

  • U.S. Armed Forces Sports
  • Aug. 22, 2025 | 1:06

Video highlighting the 2025 Armed Forces Sports Men's and Women's Championships on August 21, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Armed Forces Sports fosters goodwill by promoting physical fitness, providing competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, enhancing recruitment and retention through sports diplomacy, and building strategic partnerships with allied nations. (U.S. Air Force video by Staff Sergeant Jonathan Anderson)

 

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