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Air Force takes 2nd, 3rd in men’s cycling

Posted May 3, 2012 by Tech. Sgt. Mareshah Haynes

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) — Wounded warriors from around the U.S. and British armed forces battled it out May 1 in the cycling portion of the 2012 Wounded Warrior Games here. In the first event of the week, the Air Force started off strong snagging the silver and...

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

Posted February 13, 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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(U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Neve)
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From wings to water

Posted March 7, 2013 by Tech. Sgt. Hollie Hansen

Royal Netherlands Air Force Lt. Col. Maurits Schonk will be competing in the Gaastra 52 World Championship regatta off South Beach in Miami, Fla., taking place March 4-9. Known to many at the 162nd Fighter Wing by his call sign, “Skunk,” Lt. Col. Schonk is a lifelong sailor, “I started doing small regattas in a…

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DoD announces U.S. military athletes for 2014 Invictus Games

Posted September 5, 2014 by DoD News Defense Media Activity

WASHINGTON – Defense Department officials yesterday announced the names of almost 100 military athletes who will represent the United States at the first Invictus Games, which will be held Sept. 10-14 in the United Kingdom. The games are an international sporting event for wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans and will take place…

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D-M men’s varsity basketball to hold tryouts

Posted August 22, 2013 by Airman 1st Class C. Massey

The D-M men’s varsity basketball team is slated to hold tryouts Aug. 29-30 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Aug. 31 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Benko Fitness Center here. Active duty Airmen, civilian workers, and military dependents 18 years and older are welcomed to try out. Because the team rebuilds…

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The amazing race for culture

Posted May 24, 2012 by Airman 1st Class Saphfire Cook

More than 40 Desert Lightning Team members gathered at the golf course track to participate in the Asian-Pacific American Heritage Month amazing race May 11. The race was 1.5 miles long and was entered by two-person teams. Each team had to visit the seven stations set up...

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany M. Grigg)
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Former road warrior lives lifestyle of fitness

Posted February 20, 2014 by Senior Airman Tiffany M. Grigg

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga.  — Life is full of accomplishments. For some, those may include passing a college exam, winning an award or learning to drive. For one Airman, running 48.6 miles over four days was his most recent challenge. You might even say this test of endurance left him feeling a bit ‘Dopey’. In January,…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings)
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Former Airman now NBA pro

Posted April 18, 2013 by Airman 1st Class Bobby Cummings

EALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. (AFNS) – The court was shining and cameras flashing as a crowd of thousands gathered in the Sleep Train Arena to watch the Dallas Mavericks duel the Sacramento Kings April 5.

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Mixed Martial Airman

Posted September 18, 2014 by Senior Airman Gregory Ferreira

After nine years of intense training and preparation, Tech. Sgt. Michael Parker is getting the opportunity of a lifetime. September 26, 2014 marks the day that validates the 162nd Wing aircraft engine mechanic’s hard work and dedication as a mixed martial artist. He will fight in the prominent Bellator MMA fight promotion at Grand Canyon…

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(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Camilla Elizeu)
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D-M holds Attack Fitness

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D-M holds Attack Fitness The 355th Force Support Squadron held the Attack Fitness Competition at the Haeffner Gym, Sept. 27. The first workout consisted of 500m row, 20 back squats at body weight and 30 pull-ups. The second work consisted of a box jumps, and overhead weight. The third involved swimming eight against time and…

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