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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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Softball Team Capture second straight silver at USA Nationals

The U.S. Armed Forces Women's Softball Team competes in the 2018 USA Softball National Women's Open Slow Pitch Championship at WVO Softball Complex in Portland, Ore. from August 24-26. (Photo by Mr. Michael Richardson, Head Coach - Released)

Aug. 28, 2018 - The U.S. Armed Forces Women’s Softball Team reached the finals once again and earned silver at the 2018 USA Softball National Women’s Open Championship at the WVO Softball Complex in Portland, Ore. on August 26.

Bringing the noise, bringing the ‘Dank’

PENSACOLA, Fla. – Marine Sgt. Katie Dunkelberger stretches to get the out during a second-round game of the 2018 Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship, Aug. 16. Teams from the Navy, Army, Air Force and Marine Corps competed in a three-day tournament to determine a military softball champion. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

Aug. 21, 2018 - As players on the All-Marine women’s softball team jog off the field in between innings of the opening game of the 2018 Armed Forces Women’s Softball Championship they are greeted by their first baseman who slaps hands, gives hugs and doles out the occasional chest bump, all while offering words of encouragement to help fuel her team.

Air Force Women Repeat Armed Forces Softball Crown

PENSACOLA, Fla.-- The All Air Force team huddles for a team-high five after winning gold for the second year running during the 2018 Women's Armed Forces Softball Championship, Aug. 15-17. Teams from the Navy, Army and Marine Corps look to dethrone the defending champion Air Force team. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Timothy A. Hazel/Released)

Aug. 20, 2018 - Even the weather was not enough to prevent Air Force from capturing their second straight Armed Forces Women’s Softball Championship held here at Barrancas Ball Fields, Naval Air Station Pensacola, Fla. from Aug 15-17.

Players ready to carve up the diamond at 2018 Armed Forces Softball Championship

Air Force Women celebrate their gold medal performance during the 2017 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Softball Championship 19-23 September at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

Aug. 15, 2018 - The chalk is down and the bases are measured as elite military softball players from around the Department of Defense have come to Naval Air Station Pensacola to compete in the 2018 Women’s Armed Forces Softball Championship, Aug. 15-17.

U.S. Armed Forces Women win silver at USA Softball Nationals

U.S. Armed Forces Women's team wins silver during the 2017 USA Softball National Championship in Oklahoma City, Okla.

Oct. 2, 2017 - The U.S. Armed Forces Team captured silver in the 2017 USA Softball National Women’s Open Championship at the USA Softball Complex in Oklahoma, City, Okla. from 30 September to 1 October.

Air Force Women and Army Men go undefeated to win Armed Forces Softball Gold

Sept. 27, 2017 - The Air Force Women’s and Army Men’s Softball teams cruised through the 2017 Armed Forces Softball Championship, both going undefeated to win gold in the tournament held at the Pershing Softball Fields at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas held 19-23 September.

Army Men capture 5th straight Softball Gold; Army Women repeat as Armed Forces Champs

All-Army Men's Softball Team capture the Gold medal at the 2016 Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas from 18-23 September. Photo by Mr. Steve Brown (USAF Sports)

Oct. 7, 2016 - The Army Men and Women Softball Teams dominate the 2016 Armed Forces Softball Championship at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Pershing Ballpark, hosted September 18-23.

Army Men Three-peat in 2014 Armed Forces Softball

All Army Mens Softball team three-peat at the 2014 Armed Forces Softball Championship at Fort Sill, Okla. 14-19 September.

Sept. 30, 2014 - Fort Sill, Okla.-- Through day three of the 2014 Armed Forces Softball Championship, each Service was in the hunt for gold.

Air Force Women Capture Armed Forces Softball Gold

The 2014 Armed Forces Womens Softball Championship

Sept. 24, 2014 - FORT SILL, Olka. – The All-Air Force Women’s Softball team captured their first gold medal since 2007. After dropping their first game of the tournament to Army 8-2, Air Force didn’t look back posting an impressive record of eight wins and one loss.

Army Men Softball Three-peat; Air Force Women Take 2014 Gold

Sept. 19, 2014 - Fort Sill, Okla. (Sept. 19, 2014) – Army Men capture their third consecutive Armed Forces Softball Championship title. Air Force Women return to gold for the first time since 2007.

Armed Forces Women Softball Team take National Runner Up Crown; Men take Bronze

The 2013 Armed Forces Mens Softball Team took bronze at ASA National Softball Championship in Ridgeland, MS 26-30 September.

Oct. 17, 2013 - The Armed Forces Men and Women Softball Teams took home some hardware in the 2013 American Softball Association (ASA) National Championship held in Ridgeland, MS 26-30 September.

Army Women Defend Armed Forces Softball Title

An All-Army Women's base runner beats a throw home as the All-Navy catcher waits for the ball during the Armed Forces Softball Tournament Sept. 15 at Cannoneer Complex.

Sept. 25, 2013 - FORT SILL, Okla. -- The All-Army Women's softball team successfully defended its crown by virtue of winning the first six games of the Armed Forces Softball Tournament. The All-Army women defeated All-Air Force 12-5 and All-Navy 10-0, Sept. 15. The next day they defeated Air Force 8-4, and Navy 9-1. And Sept. 17, the Soldiers defeated the Airmen 3-2, and the Sailors 4-2. The women's tournament ended Sept. 18.

Army men win second consecutive Armed Forces Softball crown

Staff Sgt. Kenny Turlington of Camp Humphreys, South Korea, goes 5-for-5 with four home runs to lead All-Army to a 23-8 victory over All-Air Force in the gold-medal game of the 2013 Armed Forces Softball Championships at Fort Sill, Okla., Sept. 17, 2013.

Sept. 25, 2013 - FORT SILL, Okla. (Sept. 21, 2013) -- Staff Sgt. Kenny Turlington went 5-for-5 with four home runs to lead All-Army to a 23-8 victory over All-Air Force in the gold-medal game of the 2013 Armed Forces Softball Championships, Sept. 19.

Oklahoma City, OK – The U.S. Armed Forces Women Softball team reached the finals of the American Softball Association (ASA) National Championship for the sixth straight year...to earn the silver medal. Read More

FORT SILL, Okla. – A new pitcher and a rookie slugger helped the All-Army men end All-Air Force’s mini-dynasty at the 2012 Armed Forces Softball Championships played Sept. 16-20 at the Cannoneer Complex. by Tim Hipps IMCOM Public Affairs...Read More

FORT SILL, Okla. (Army News Service, Sept. 27, 2012) -- Terri "Mama T" Andreoni, a 40-year-old, hard-hitting pitcher, led the All-Army women to a 5-4 victory over defending champion All-Air Force in the gold-medal game of the 2012 Armed Forces Softball Championships, Sept. 20, at the Cannoneer Complex.