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D-M Airman is roller derby racer

Posted August 16, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Michael Washburn

Take roller skating, paramedics, cheering fans, an oval track and position names like jammers and you get the sport of roller derby.

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington)
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Tucson offers DLT opportunity to horse around

Posted March 20, 2014 by Capt. Susan Harrington

(U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Susan Harrington) Lauren Pickett, left, and Gianna Banning pose for a picture in front of the riding arena at Ashbrook Farm in Tucson, March 10. Lauren and Gianna have been riding for three and four years respectively, and both love the sport. Lauren is the daughter of Maj. Michael…

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Recent Academy grad now DOD’s top women’s triathlete

Posted July 11, 2013 by Senior Airman Mariah Tolbert

SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. (AFNS) – Her heart beats faster and faster and beads of sweat drip down her face, as she sprints toward the finish line just seconds ahead of several other competitors. This race earned her the title of fastest woman triathlete in the Department of Defense. At the age of 15, 2nd Lt. Samantha Morrison,…

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(U.S. Air Force photos by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie)
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For the love of the game

Posted November 26, 2013 by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie 

“At one point in my life, the act of dribbling a ball meant everything to me,” said the 32 year old. James Barnes, mechanic, was born in 1981 in a small town just outside of Oklahoma City. His parents, retired Master Sgt. Mike and Judy Barnes had three kids; two girls and a boy. Growing…

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Arizona National Guard Soldiers compete in Army Combatives Championship

Posted August 16, 2012 by S.L. Standifird

FORT HOOD, Texas — Two soldiers are locked, nose to nose, in a fight to gain the upper hand. Each move and counter is calculated on the fly, much like a physical chess match…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cheyenne Morigeau)
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D-M Airman lifts to compete

Posted March 27, 2014 by Airman 1st Class Cheyenne Morigeau

Airman 1st Class Molly Moloney, 355th Fighter Wing general law paralegal, competed in the National Physique Committee Natural Outlaw Competition at the Fox Theater in Tucson, March 15. The NPC Natural Outlaw Competition is for both men and women wanting to compete in body building, figure, fitness, bikini and physique. Moloney decided six months ago…

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Arizona Airman inspired to run marathon

Posted July 11, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Grace Lee

UKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. – She was never a runner, and when she did run, it was during mandatory physical training sessions. One day someone challenged and inspired her to run more than she ever imagined. The moment Airman 1st Class Kristina Sanford, 607th Air Control Squadron radio frequency transmissions systems technician, crossed the finish line…

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D-M to host 2nd Annual Desert Boneyard Fun Run/Walk

Posted January 30, 2014 by

The Davis-Monthan AFB Fitness Center will host the Annual Desert Boneyard 5K Fun Run/Walk 10K run March 1 at 9 a.m. The course navigates through hundreds of historic military aircraft stored and maintained by the 309th Aircraft Maintenance and Regeneration Group here. The 309th AMARG provides depot-level maintenance, aircraft regeneration, storage and preservation, aircraft parts…

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D-M Airman leaves other drivers in the dirt

Posted August 29, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Michael Washburn

For most, driving is a mundane day-to-day necessity. For Senior Airman Christopher Olson, 355th Component Maintenance Squadron fuel systems journeyman, driving for him is a much more thrilling endeavor.

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USMES provides a starting line for beginning athletes

Posted April 17, 2014 by Airman 1st Class Chris Drzazgowski

Every work area has at least one. One person who brings their lunch to work neatly packed into plastic containers. The same person changes into their fitness apparel at work before they leave for the gym. You may ask yourself “How does someone achieve that level of dedication toward being physically fit?” It starts with…

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