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All-Marine Corps team returns to prominence, Army takes team title
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Xavier Johnson, assigned to Fort Carson, Colorado, and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Taylor Vasquez, assigned to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, wrestle during the Armed Forces Sports Men’s and Women’s Wrestling Championships at the Mitchell W. Stout Physical Fitness Center on Fort Bliss, Texas, March 14, 2026. Service members compete in Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling for championship honors while representing their respective services. The Armed Forces Sports Wrestling Championships 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 promotes physical 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. Armed Forces Sports photo by Cpl. Joseph E. DeMarcus)
March 14, 2026 - In the middle of the final 63 kg Greco-Roman match at the 2026 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships, Lance Cpl. Isaiah Serena rolled on the mat in pain clutching his left shoulder. 
Elite grapplers facing off in 2026 Armed Forces Wrestling Championships
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 13, 2026 - Wrestlers from across the globe have gathered in the Chihuahuan Desert to battle for the distinction of best grapplers in the military March 14-15.
Navy Men and Army Women Dominate at 2026 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship
U.S. Army Sgt. Ednah Kurgat (right) and Staff Sgt. Colett Rampf-Cribbs (left), both stationed at Fort Carson, Colorado, compete during the Armed Forces Sports Cross Country Championships at Windcrest Golf Club in Windcrest, Texas, Jan. 24, 2026. The top finishers earn selection to represent the United States at the International Military Sports Council (CISM) World Winter Games in Trikala, Greece, scheduled for Feb. 25 through March 2, 2026. The Armed Forces Sports Cross Country Championships bring together service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (with Coast Guard athletes), and Air Force (with Space Force athletes) to compete for selection to the U.S. Armed Forces Cross Country Team. Armed Forces Sports promotes physical fitness, provides competitive opportunities for military athletes at national and international levels, supports recruitment and retention efforts, and strengthens partnerships through sports diplomacy.
March 9, 2026 - The 2026 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship witnessed a thrilling competition at the Windcrest Golf Club, with the Army women’s team and the Navy men’s team emerging as the dominant forces, securing their respective team titles. The event brought together the most elite runners from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard for a fierce battle for individual and team glory. 
Top Military Runners to Clash at 2026 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship
Runners lead the pack during the 2025 Armed Forces Men’s Cross Country Championship at Windcrest Golf Club in Windcrest, Texas, on Jan. 25, 2025. The top five male finishers will earn a spot in the International Military Sports Council (CISM) World Winter Games in Lucerne, Switzerland on March 21. (Department of Defense photo by MC1 Colby A. Mothershead)
Jan. 23, 2026 - The nation’s top military athletes are set to compete as the Navy hosts the 2026 Armed Forces Cross Country Championship. The race will take place on Saturday, 24 January, at the Windcrest Golf Club. Elite runners from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy (including Coast Guard members), and Air Force (including Space Force members) will vie for individual and team glory.
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CISM 2017 at Naval Station Mayport

  • U.S. Armed Forces Sports
  • June 7, 2017 | 0:11

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