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  • From right: U.S. Air Force Capt. Seth Kelsey speaks while Maj. (Dr.) James Bales and Capt. Shannon Stoneking, the moderator, listen as they take part in the Air Force World Class Athlete Bloggers' Roundtable during the Air Force Symposium in Washington, Sept. 17, 2012. Kelsey is assigned to the 310th Force Support Squadron, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., and Bales is with the 21st FSS, Peterson AFB, Colorado. (U.S. Air Force photo by Val Gempis)

    Air Force athletes discuss world class program during roundtable

    Two of the Air Force's top athletes fielded questions during a Department of Defense blogger's roundtable on opening day of the Air Force Association's Air and Space Conference and Technology Exposition Sept. 17, in Washington D.C.Capt. Seth Kelsey and Maj. (Dr.) James Bales answered questions from a phone-in roundtable moderated by DoD's Bradley
  • ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Shaquille Vance, U.S. Paralympian, trains at the fitness center track Aug. 20, 2012. Vance is competing in the 100m and 200m race and the shot put. More than 50 U.S. Paralympians and hopefuls will be honing their skills and making final preparations here Aug. 18 through 25 for competition in the London 2012 Paralympic Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Connor Estes)

    U.S. Paralympic track & field team trains at RAF Lakenheath

    More than 50 U.S. Paralympians and hopefuls are honing their skills and making final preparations at Royal AIr Force Lakenheath for competition in the London 2012 Paralympic Games  Aug. 18 through 25.The installation has teamed with the U.S. Olympic Committee to provide the athletes with all they need to succeed in this year's games, including
  • Tyler Woodberry prepares to hit a ball thrown at him in his first game of the 2012 Little League World Series held in South Williamsport, Pa., Aug. 16, 2012. Europe’s team is made of dependent of the Kaiserslautern Military Community in Germany to include Air Force, Army and Department of Defense members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Andrew J. Lee)

    K-town 'all stars' compete in Little League World Series

    The Kaiserslautern Military Community All Stars team competed in their first game of the 2012 Little League World Series held in South Williamsport, Pa. on August 16. The 13-man team won the European title two weeks ago with a 14-0 standing and competed in their first Little League World Series game against the Kuei-Shan Little League from Taoyuan,
  • Airmen from the 10th Airlift Squadron at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., pose July 29, 2012, at the summit of Mount Rainier after a 3-day climb. (From left to right - back row) Capt. Trent Sandberg, Capt. Matt Walton, Capt. Aaron Scogin (front row) Capt. Sean Billings, Capt. Andrew Saleh, Lt. Col. Clint Zumbrunnen, Capt. Bryce Graham, Capt. Shane Hughes. (Courtesy photo)

    McChord Airmen tackle Mt. Rainier summit

    Getting a view of a clear blue sky can be a pretty rare event in the Pacific Northwest. The grey cloud cover that often hovers over McChord Field and the surrounding area can sometimes feel a bit gloomy.To fight off the gloom, many people turn to a rigorous exercise regimen, with the idea that a strong workout can help lay the path to a sound mind.
  • Janay DeLoach prepares to make her third long jump Wednesday evening at Olympic Stadium in London. She finished the night with a bronze medal in the event. (Photo by Gary Sheftick)

    AF chief's daughter takes bronze in Olympic long jump

    Air Force family member Janay DeLoach leaped 6.89 meters Wednesday night at Olympic stadium to take the bronze medal in women's long jump.USA teammate Brittney Reese won the gold with a jump of 7.12 meters and Russia's Elena Sokolova earned the silver with a jump of 7.07.DeLoach said Reese motivates her to improve and provides advice. "She helps me
  • Gen. Philip M. Breedlove, U.S. Air Forces in Europe commander, greets athletes from the KMC all stars before practice at Donnelly Park on Ramstein Air Base, Aug. 7, 2011. For the third time in four years, the KMC all stars advanced to the Little League World Series beginning Aug. 16 in Williamsport, Penn. (U.S. Air force photo/ Senior Airman Aaron-Forrest Wainwright)

    KMC All Stars advance to Little League World Series

    For the third time in four years, the Kaiserslautern Military Community All Stars advanced to the Little League World Series, which begins Aug. 16 in Williamsport, Pa. Previous teams came up short at the competition, but this year coaches and supporters have high hopes for this 13-man team scheduled to depart Aug. 11."This team is special," said
  • Service members pose with Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver Chad Hall during the Eagles training camp at the Air Force Academy, Colo., Aug.1, 2012. The troops helped Hall shave his head in honor of those who serve in the military. (U.S. Army photo/Capt. Antonia Greene)

    Academy grad, Eagles WR gets close shave at training camp

    The best, most memorable play of wide receiver Chad Hall's three-year career with the Philadelphia Eagles occurred after Wednesday's training camp practice at Lehigh UniversityHall, a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and a former second lieutenant stationed at Hill Air Force Base in Salt Lake City, shaved his head at midfield as an effort to
  • U.S. Air Force fencer Capt. Seth Kelsey loses the Olympic men's epee individual bronze-medal match, 12-11, to Korea's Jinsun Jung in sudden-death overtime on Aug. 1 at the ExCel South Arena in London. (U.S. Army photo/Tim Hipps)

    AF Reservist finishes 4th in Olympic epee fencing

    Air Force Reserve Capt. Seth Kelsey finished one touch away from a medal Wednesday in Olympic épeé individual fencing at ExCel Centre.Kelsey lost his semifinal bout in sudden-death overtime, 6-5, to the fencer who went on to win the gold medal, Venezuela's Ruben Limardo Gascon. Then he dropped another sudden-death decision in the bronze-medal match
  • A pair of discarded shoes sits as Airmen line up to practice running drills and newly learned techniques during a running clinic at Moody Air Force Base, Ga., May 30, 2012. Airmen were encouraged to take their shoes off, which forces a mid-foot strike instead of a heel strike. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jarrod Grammel/Released)

    Air Force running goes digital

    Beginning Sept. 1, Air Force medical officials will take new strides to get Airmen running safely.The Air Force Telehealth Office will conduct a six-month study to investigate the outcome and efficiency of online running instruction. The study will examine the effectiveness of a newly developed set of computer-based training modules that is
  • Children from the Nellis Community participate in a basketball clinic sponsored by the NBA in the Warrior Fitness Center July 10, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. More than 75 children ages 6-15 participated in the clinic taught by NBA/WNBA players Lenny Wilkins, Gary Payton, Jerome Williams, Chris Muillin, Spencer Haywood and Teresa Edwards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Daniel Hughes)

    NBA legends mentor Nellis youngsters

    The Nellis Warrior Fitness Center basketball court was packed to capacity as more than 100 of Nellis Air Force Base's youth were given the chance to be mentored by six USA Basketball Legends during the Hoops for Troops event July 10, 2012. USA Legends Lenny Wilkens, Gary Payton, Chris Mullin, Spencer Haywood, Jerome Williams and Teresa Edwards,
  • JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- A 1966 Ford Cortina Super belonging to Tech. Sgt. Danny Damons, 3rd Operations Support Squadron, rests by a JBER Heritage Park F-4 Phantom II June 22. (U.S. Air Force photo/David Bedard)

    Airman brings touch of Britain to Alaska base

    Among automotive enthusiasts' 600-plus horsepower pony cars and hulking SUVs decked out with blingtastic chrome 22-inch rims, Tech. Sgt. Danny Damons' 1966 Ford Cortina Super might seem rather pedestrian by comparison.But upon closer inspection of the small green coupe, a not-insignificant mechanical detail jumps out - the steering wheel is on the

  • AF members gain PLAYpass use, discount opportunities

    As summer approaches, eligible Airmen and their families have the opportunity to use the PLAYpass Get Out and PLAY program to save hundreds of dollars with discounts in recreational and life skills classes.PLAYpass cards, valued at more than $500, allow single Airmen returning from deployments, families of deployed Airmen and families of Airmen at
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Weston Kelsey, an Air Force captain with the 310th Force Support Squadron, right, fences U.S. Olympic Training Center teammate, Jimmy Moody, June 8, 2012. Kelsey, former U.S. Air Force Academy fencer and now three-time Olympian, has been fencing for approximately 20 years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kathrine McDowell)

    Air Force male athlete of the year goes for gold

    The sound of thrashing epees and rubber soles squeaking against metal boards ring throughout the fencing gym at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo. It is here that fencer Weston Kelsey practices twice a day, five days a week, in preparation for the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Kelsey laughs and jokes with his teammates during
  • Then Cadet Kristina Stewart (No. 9), celebrates with her U.S. Air Force Academy teammates during a 2008 volleyball match against Colorado State University. Stewart, a first lieutenant in the 3rd Space Operations Squadron earned a spot on the All-Air Force Women's Volleyball team and will compete at the All-Armed Force Women's Volleyball tournament at Great Lakes Naval Station, Ill. (Courtesy photo)

    Engineer hits way onto All-Air Force team

    First Lt. Kristina Stewart has taken a few weeks off from her duties as the 3rd Space Operations Squadron mission planning and engineering section chief here to play a little volleyball. Actually, Stewart will play more than just a little after earning a spot on the All-Air Force Women's Volleyball team recently. The lieutenant will join 10 of her
  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. – Benjamin Garland stretches during a Denver Broncos mini-camp session June 13, 2012. Garland graduated with the Air Force Academy Class of 2010 and began his Air Force career as a strength and conditioning coach for the academy. He is currently assigned to the 140 Wing Public Affairs Office, Colorado Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Gross)

    Air Force Lt. finishes Bronco's mini-camp, continues to follow dream

    As another year of the National Football League season nears, military members might want to pay closer attention to their TVs as one of their own maybe lining up on the gridiron Sunday afternoons.Benjamin Garland, a Grand Junction, Colo. native, recently completed the Denver Broncos three-day mini-camp and seemed happy with how things are going
  • Tech. Sgt. Ashaunettae Pollard-Young tries to pass on her habits to her children as well. Sometimes, she gets them involved with her workouts, or brings them to the gym with her after work. (Courtesy photo)

    Kadena NCO fit for life

    "Mom! You know you're not supposed to eat that," 6-year-old Nadiya Young said after watching her mother open a bag of chips. "Can I just have a few chips then," asked Tech. Sgt. Ashaunettae Pollard-Young, a senior director technician for Kadena's 623rd Air Control Flight. "They look so good." As Nadiyah walked over to her mother, she replied, "I'm

  • Laughlin AFB civilian dies in motorcycle accident

    A civilian employee with the 47th Maintenance Directorate here was killed in a motorcycle accident in Del Rio, Texas, June 11 at about 6:45 a.m.The name of the deceased is being withheld until 24 hours after next-of-kin are notified. "My deepest condolences go out to the family, friends and coworkers of this Team XL member," said Col. Tom Murphy,

  • Air Force Marathon sells out in record time

    The 2012 Air Force Marathon was already destined to be the largest ever, and now it will be the quickest to sell out completely as well.The final 50 spots for the full marathon were snapped up early May 18 to make the sell-out official."I'm amazed at how this race has taken on a life of its own," said Rob Aguiar, the newly-installed race director.
  • Master Sgt. Christopher Aguilera and 1st Lt. Ryan McGuire were the only two Air Force members out of five Department of Defense service members selected to meet Prince Harry of Wales in Washington, D.C., May 7. The prince visited the U.S. to meet injured service members, as well as, accept a humanitarian prize for his charity work with service members. (Courtesy photo)

    AF pilot wins at Warrior Games, meets Prince Harry

    First Lt. Ryan McGuire, 4th Airlift Squadron C-17 pilot, recently won five medals at the 2012 Warrior Games and is also the Air Mobility Command nominee for the 2012 Department of Defense Employee/Service Member with a Disability Award. On top of these accomplishments, McGuire was also one of five DoD service members selected to meet Prince Harry
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    Air Force captures 18 medals at Warrior Games

    The Air Force brought home a team-record 18 medals April 30 through May 5 during the 2012 Warrior Games here.Athletes representing the Air Force medaled in volleyball and wheelchair basketball for the first time, earning bronze medals in both as well as earning two silver medals and one gold medal in swimming; two silver medals and one bronze medal
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