July 23, 2015 Quest for perfection: Airman strives for flawless execution It’s a sport in which a fraction of an inch could mean the difference between a first place finish or dropping 30 spots. Competitive rifle shooting requires patience, accuracy and control. Lt. Col. Mark Gould started the sport more than 23 years ago and he has been pulling the trigger ever since.
March 17, 2015 2015 Warrior Games to be Held at Quantico The Defense Department’s Warrior Games 2015 will take place June 19-28 at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, according to a DOD news release issued March 16.The DOD Warrior Games is an annual sporting competition bringing together wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans from across
Feb. 24, 2015 Riding for the future of cycling Following a full day of work developing Air Force models, Maj. Ian Holt, mounts his Felt bicycle and starts pedaling on a three-hour training ride. It's all part of the regimen prescribed by his coach leading up to the sixth Conseil International du Sport Militaire - the international military
Dec. 3, 2014 Colorado Air Guardsman's path to NFL Many young kids have hopes and dreams of doing something amazing when they grow up. Many want to be an astronaut, or a police officer. Others may want to serve in the armed forces or become a professional athlete.But for some, more than one dream can come true.
Dec. 2, 2014 Commander in Chief's Trophy makes the rounds at the Academy The Air Force Academy was awarded the Commander in Chief's Trophy after defeating the Army in a football game 23-6 on Nov. 1.
Nov. 25, 2014 Academy cadet named Rhodes Scholar An Air Force cadet senior distance runner was awarded one of 32 Rhodes Scholarships for 2014 on Nov. 22.
Nov. 4, 2014 Air Force soars over Army 23-6, grabs Commander-in-Chief's Trophy for 19th time A risky play-action pass on fourth-and-goal sealed a 23-6 Air Force victory over Army at the U.S. Military Academy Nov. 1, securing the Commander-In-Chief's Trophy and a possible bowl bid.
Oct. 8, 2014 Air Force basketball athlete defines resiliency When the combat rescue helicopter Pedro 66 was brought down by enemy fire June 9, 2010, in Afghanistan, retired Master Sgt. Christopher Aguilera thought his life was over, literally.
Oct. 1, 2014 Coach zeroes in on Wounded Warriors' abilities He doesn't see scars, illnesses or disabilities. Don't get him wrong, he does care. However, in his sport, he only has one requirement.
Oct. 1, 2014 Wounded warrior works through pain, competes for the win Wounded warriors bear scars that formed them into the combatants they are.
Sept. 30, 2014 Sitting Volleyball: Marines, Airmen square off in battle of undefeated team at 2014 Warrior Games The floor of the stadium shook and the cheers from the audience filled the room with excitement as the Marine Corps and Air Force teams took to the volleyball court on Sept. 29, during the 2014 Warrior Games hosted here at the United States Olympic Training Center.
Sept. 30, 2014 Wheelchairs clash in the first basketball matches at Warrior Games The first round of wheelchair basketball brought some fierce competition between the services during the 2014 Warrior Games at the United States Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sept. 29.
Sept. 28, 2014 Warrior Games begin in Colorado The 2014 Warrior Games, bringing together more than 200 wounded, ill or injured U.S. service members and veterans opened here today, with a senior Defense Department official lauding all those competing as an inspiration to everyone who wears the uniform.
Sept. 28, 2014 2014 Warrior Games to kick off Beginning Sept. 28, for seven days, 40 Air Force veteran athletes will compete head-to-head within various adaptive sports for the Warrior Games alongside more than 210 other warriors from the Air Force’s sister services, taking place at the Olympic Training Center, Fort Carson and Garry Barry
Sept. 9, 2014 US warrior athletes hit the pool in preparation for Invictus Games USA Team athletes, who will compete here in the inaugural Invictus Games, took to the pool the morning of Sept. 9, to fine tune their technique and get familiar with the water they will compete against 13 other nations in.