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Two Trophies, One Branch: Air Forces Men, Women Capture First Armed Forces Sports Flag Football Championship
U.S. Armed Forces Sports Air Force Men and Womens Flag Football teams celebrate 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 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. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Anderson])
July 25, 2026 - The first Armed Forces Sports Flag Football Championship crowned its first champions Saturday, closing out four days of competition that brought together elite athletes from across the U.S. military, and the Department of the Air Force walked away with all of it.

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.

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2018 Armed Forces Men's Soccer - Championship Match, Part 1

  • U.S. Armed Forces Sports
  • June 9, 2018 | 52:36

Championship Match of the 2018 Armed Forces Men's Soccer Championship featuring Air Force versus Navy at Fort Bragg, N.C.

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