Starting in lane five, Sgt. 1st Class Jorge, Warrior Transition Battalion, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, starts with a powerful push on the wall for the 50-yard back stroke, competing in swimming during the 2014 U.S More
Coach Bobby Brewery, Cape Girardeau, Mo., consults with a Soldier on her technique after the 50 meters breast stroke heat for the last day of the 2014 U.S. Army Trials held in the Arvin Cadet Physical Center. S More
From left, Marcus “The Irish Hand Grenade” Davis, Frank Trigg, Cole “The Apache Kid” Escovedo and Tim Kennedy, all mixed martial arts fighters, talk to members of the Kaiserslautern Military Community about the More
Mike Huling, fighter, The Compound MMA, grapples Henry Beltran, fighter, Team United MMA, during Summer Fight Night V at Del Valle Field, June 20, 2014. During designated breaks, spectators took the opportunity More
On June 20, the Reno Aces baseball club hosted its annual Military Appreciation Night when the team played the Oklahoma City RedHawks at Aces Ballpark. Several Nevada Guard Soldiers and Airmen were recognized d More
Noriya Kohatsu, right, swings a bat June 21 during a baseball scrimmage between the Kin Town Eagles and the Camp Hansen Tigers at the Kin Town Baseball Stadium. The Eagles are Kin Town’s representative baseball More
Baseball players from Kunsan Air Base and Gunsan City pose for a group photo during the American-Korean baseball game at the Kunsan Sang High School in Munhwadong, Gunsan City, Republic of Korea, June 21, 2014. More
Sailors play soccer in the hangar bay aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). Nimitz is underway performing routine operations and training exercises. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist More
Assistant Coach Nixon Keago chats with Peewee Kaneohe Bay Team 1, The Stingers, about soccer during a Hawaii Military Youth Athletic Association Soccer Season practice at Pop Warner Field, June 24, 2014. (U.S. More
Service members’ children play catch during the most recent San Diego Padres baseball clinic at Petco Park, June 24, 2014. Military members and their families in the San Diego area were invited to the free clin More
Republic of Korea Marines and U.S. Marines and a sailor play a game of volleyball the evening of June 25 at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, during Khaan Quest 2014. KQ14 is a regularly scheduled, multinatio More
A U.S. swimmer completes a lap June 26 during the 2014 HQ AIRCOM Inter-Nation Swimming Championships.
Fort Hood Soldiers and residents of Sun City Texas Community, Georgetown, practice hitting golf balls on the White Wing Golf Course driving range before the start of the 2014 Sun City Texas "Thanks to the Troop More
Players from team Leathernecks look across the field during the 2nd Annual Basilone Bowl at John Basilone Memorial Field, June 26. The Basilone Bowl is a football game held to honor one of the Marine Corps grea More
Master-at-Arms Seaman Recruit Isaac McCoy, from Houston, poses with Seattle Seahawks' Sea Gals and the Super Bowl XLIX trophy displayed at Naval Base Kitsap - Bangor. McCoy was selected from a drawing to be the More
The 7th Marine Regiment Color Guard displays the national flag and regimental colors during the pregame ceremony at Palm Springs Stadium’s baseball field June 27. The players and audience members held their han More
U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) compete in a game of basketball inside the hangar bay. The 22nd MEU is deploy More
Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Andrew Krok, stationed aboard the USCGC Waesche (WMSL 751), participates in a volleyball tournament against Sailors from USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) during the Rim of the Pacific (RI More
U.S. Marines with 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) and Sailors aboard the USS Mesa Verde (LPD 19) compete in a game of basketball inside the hangar bay during a steel beach picnic. The 22nd MEU is deployed More
Sailors assigned to the amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) huddle before a soccer match against a team from the Republic of Korea Navy during a sports tournament held at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam More
Soldiers from 210th Field Artillery Brigade play soccer at Carey Field on Camp Casey, South Korea, where 1st Battalion, 38th Field Artillery Regiment, 210th FA Bde., 2nd Infantry Division went head to head with More
Soldiers from 2nd Infantry Division participate in a division fun run and a 5 km run June 30, 2014 at Indian Head Field on Camp Casey, South Korea. The three-mile run was led by Maj. Gen. Thomas Vandal and Comm More
U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) and Philippine marines compete in a soccer match during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARA More
(Pictured) U.S. and coalition service members participated in the Peachtree Road Race Shadow Run, Friday, July 4. "First let me say the number of runners we have participating in the race was absolutely amazing More
Rear Adm. Fred Midgette, the commander of the Coast Guard 9th District, takes the mound before administering the oath of enlistment to more than 50 new recruits representing all of the military branches at Prog More
Members of the U.S. Armed Forces prepare to unfurl a large American flag during the national anthem before the Twins verses Yankees game at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minn., on July 6, 2014. The Minnesota Twi More
The silver medal earned by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shermika Harris, 633rd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, and her team is displayed at Langley Air Force Base, Va., July 10, 2014. Harris earned her medal a More
Members of Coast Guard Station Umpqua River in Winchester Bay, Ore.; Coast Guard Sector North Bend, Ore.; and the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn., pose for a photo before the start of their leg of the More
The U.S. Air Force Wounded Warrior volleyball team scrimmages an English team July 9, 2014, during the 2014 Summer Invitational Adaptive Sports Tournament in the Rambler Fitness Center at Joint Base San Antonio More
U.S. Sailors and family members pose for a group photo with members of the U.S. Women's national volleyball team aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Paul Hamilton (DDG 60) during a visit to Joint Base Pearl More
Team Shaw Combatives Instructor Staff Sgt. Joshua D. Mitchell, USARCENT multimedia illustrator noncommissioned officer fills in as a striker during the option three drill of level one combatives course as Senio More
Spc. Vincent Murray, a native of Akron, Ohio, dives toward home plate during a friendly game between paratroopers with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade and the Latvian national baseba More
The U.S. Navy forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS George Washington's (CVN 73) rugby club (red/blue jersey) competes in a tournament with military teams stationed in South Korea during a scheduled port visit More
Commander, Naval Forces Japan Fire and Emergency Services Regional Deputy Fire Chief Gifton Lawrence Jr. throws the opening pitch during the Third Annual Friendship Firefighter Softball Tournament held at Range More
Fort Myer Swim Team butterfly swimmer Patrick St. Pierre completes the first leg of his winning 50-yard victory July 12 at the Fort Myer Officers Club pool. St. Pierre nabbed first place in the race with a time More
Col. John P. Farnam, left, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar commanding officer, introduces Todd Durkin, owner of Fitness Quest 10, to service members and families during the NFL Football Star Experience aboard More
Airman 1st Class Benny Le, 22nd Security Forces Squadron patrolman, prepares to perform a deadlift exercise, July 15, 2014, at a fitness club in Wichita, Kan. Le is training for a powerlifting competition in Au More
Spc. Joshua Gomez, a native of Kings Mountain, N.C., assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), 25th Infantry Division, U.S. Army Alask More
Country musician Jenna McDaniel (telescreen) sings the national anthem before the start of the baseball game between the Round Rock Express and Iowa Cubs at Military Appreciation Night held July 17 at the Dell More
Members of the Air Force Cycling Team ride tandem along the Iowa highway during The Registers Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa or RAGBRAI on July 20, 2014. The weeklong event will take riders across the state More
Indiana National Guard Staff Sgt. Brandon Maiden and Staff Sgt. Adam Burke instruct Dale Earnhardt Jr. at the firing range.
Lt. Cmdr. Scott Sabau (left), a pilot with Patrol Squadron 47, receives golfing tips from PGA professional Joey Castillo during Klipper Bash 6, July 25, 2014. An estimated 4,000 Marine Corps Base Hawaii communi More
U.S. Marine Corps, Staff Sergeant Terri Kopetzki with 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing Band, Cherry Point, North Carolina sings the national anthem before the Baltimore Orioles versus the Seattle Mariners Major League More
Sgt. Mark Proctor, shortstop and third baseman and satellite communications specialist for the 53rd Signal Battalion, 1st Space Brigade (Satellite Control), Space and Missile Defense Command/Army Strategic Comm More
Players from The Old Guard's H Company pose for a photograph after winning the 2014 Joint Base Myer-Henderson hall intramural softball championship July 31, 2014. The team finished the season 19-4. (Courtesy ph More
Members of the Armed Forces Hawaii Futbol Club and players from last year's intramural soccer season aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii competed in a scrimmage at Pop Warner Field, Aug. 1, 2014. (U.S. Marine Corps More
Adm. Jake Korn, Coast Guard 7th District commander, throws the ceremonial first pitch at Marlins Park in Miami, Aug. 1, 2014. Korn threw the first pitch before the Cincinnati Reds versus the Miami Marlins baseb More
\Gregory Nelson (left), a receiver for Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron 37, grabs the flag from Matt Hollingsworth, the quarterback for Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, during a 101 Days of Summer Flag More
Wounded warriors gather around to learn a play during the final Warrior Games training camp at the Academy Aug. 5, 2014. More than 60 wounded veterans from across the country participated in the final Warrior a More
Seaman Ashly Norton throws the ceremonial first pitch at a Washington Nationals game Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014, in Washington. The Nationals dedicate one game a year to each of the five branches of the military t More
Culinary Specialist 3rd Class Alejandro Castillo plays defense during a soccer game between the USS Blue Ridge/Commander, 7th Fleet soccer team and members of the People's Liberation Army (Navy). U.S. 7th Fleet More
A Navy SEAL with the U.S. Navy Parachute Team, common known as the Leap Frogs, parachutes during the 26th Annual Salute to the Military at Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, Aug. 7. After the Leap Frogs performance, More
A player looks on during the Summer Slam Softball Tournament aboard Marine Corps Air Station New River, Aug. 9. The tournament boasted 9 teams from the Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune and MCAS New River area.
Players from the Fort Bliss Men’s Soccer team surround an opposing player during a scrimmage game in El Paso, Texas, Aug. 16, 2014. The FBMST has been training all year to bring home the Defender’s Cup.
Competitors take part in the 400-meter swim portion of Marine Corps Community Services' Sprint Triathlon/Relay at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., Aug. 16, 2014. More than 150 competitors competed i More
More than 40 Soldiers, civilians and family members of the 81st Regional Support Command join over 2,800 others in the 4th Annual Run/Walk For The Fallen at Fort Jackson, S.C., Aug. 16. The 5K event is meant to More
Cpl. Michael Cruz from Wounded Warrior Battalion-West perfects his A-step during the first day of camp. Marines and Marine Veterans from the Wounded Warrior Regiment participate in a track and field training ca More
David Neaverth speaks to the children and gives out important tips for making a good kick in an actual soccer game during the soccer charity camp here, Aug. 20. (U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Yi Junguk)
The Tarleton State University football team, the Texans, rejoice at the close of a hard week of training at Fort Hood in front of the III Corps Headquarters, Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 21, 2014. The Texans spent a More
Teammates of “The JBER Arctic Legion,” a rugby team made up of military service members from in and around Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, huddle up during the The Alaska Oosik Rugby Union, Division-Tw More
Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuel) 2nd Class Carlos Calderon, assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), maneuvers the ball while playing a friendly soccer match with the Chilean navy's socce More
Jabari Moore, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons’ wide receiver, explodes off the line of scrimmage during a game against the Headquarters Battalion, 1st Marine Division Standard Bearers at Paige Field Ho More
Seth Lewis nears the finish line of the eight-mile portion of the 8-4-6 Race Series at Desert Winds Golf Course, Tuesday. Semper Fit hosts the annual 8-4-6 race series that allows runners from the Combat Center More
Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 374 and Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School demonstrate good sportsmanship by congratulating each other on their performance during the Preseason Jamboree at More
The San Diego Chargers cheerleaders dance during a military appreciation day aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., Aug. 27. The cheerleaders performed before the Chargers football team arrived to pra More
Jay Cutler, professional bodybuilder poses with Marines at a promotional appearance at the GNC located inside the Main Exchange, Aug. 28, 2014.
Sgt. Shatoric Fletcher, a military vehicle repair noncommissioned officer assigned to Georgia Army National Guard, who formerly served on active duty with the U.S. Navy, offers his expertise to the pit crew of More
More than 100 active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard Airmen lined Petco Stadium during the pre-game ceremony at the San Diego Padres' U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard Appreciation Day, Aug. 31, 2014. More
Sergeant Charles Barnes, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force South, plays soccer with Peruvian Marines during a theater security cooperation bi-lateral ex More
Sailors and Marines from the future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) rugby team prepare for a match against the Peruvian navy during a scheduled port visit. America is currently traveling through the More
Sailors assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA6) and Peruvian sailors take a group photo before a friendly soccer match during a scheduled port visit to Callao, Peru. America is currently t More
Staff Sgt. Lyndsay Moen, outfielder with the All-Air Force Women's Softball team, bats during a scrimmage game Sept. 5, 2014, at the Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph softball field. The team was preparing to pla More
Teammates Sue Bird and Lindsay Whalen prepare for defensive drills during practice at the U.S. Naval Academy Sept. 9. The USA Women's National Basketball Team held training camp at the U.S. Naval Academy Sept. More
Players with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons drag down the quarterback with the 3rd Assault Amphibian Battalion Gators during a game at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Cal More
Retired Navy Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Redmond Ramos leaves the starting blocks at the start of a 400 meter men's race during the track and field portion of the 2014 Invictus Games. The international competit More
Former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman Max Rohn participates in a standing discus competition during the Invictus Games at the Lee Valley Athletics Centre, London. Athletics is one of several sports more than 300 w More
Marine Corps Cpl. Adam Jones presents a set of dog tags to Forward Seimone Augustus during halftime of the Red versus White game at the Bob Carpenter Center at the University of Delaware Sept. 11. The USA Women More
Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher D'Angelo warms up before a wheelchair rugby match against the Australian wheelchair rugby team during pool play at the 2014 Invictus Games. Invictus Games is an international co More
Tony "the Sarge" Schumacher barrels down the track during the Nitro Qualifying Round 3 at the Pep Boys NHRA Carolina Nationals. Schumacher drives the U.S. Army Top Fuel Dragster and has a record seven overall N More
Lacy Bland, displays a catfish that she caught during the fishing tournament held at the Fort Hood Family Fishing Pond Sept. 13. The tournament kicked off Fort Hood's Hunting and Fishing Day. (U.S. Army photo b More
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Chanda Gaeth makes ready for her 50M Freestyle race during swimming portion of the 2014 London Invictus Games, London Aquatics Centre, England, Sept 14, 2014. Prince Harry was drive More
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt Melissa Coduti competes in powerlifting during the Invictus Games at the Here East, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, England, Sept. 14, 2014. Powerlifting is one of several sports More
George Price, 52nd Force Support Squadron special events coordinator, works out inside the Eifel Power Haus fitness center Sept. 16, 2014, at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. Prices' Air Force career spans over More
Kyle Byrdsong, running back with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Falcons, dodges a tackle during a game against the 11th Marines Cannon Cockers at Paige Fieldhouse aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, More
U.S. Marines with Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, participate in the annual regimental field meet at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, September 18, 2014. The Marines competed in sports eve More
Cpl. Matthew Carithers, a motor transportation mechanic with Combat Logistics Battalion 6, Combat Logistics Regiment 2, 2nd Marine Logistics Group, bats a softball during a game against another unit in the CLR- More
Capt. James Brigman, personnel recovery officer for the 3-238th General Support Aviation Battalion, swims his final lap during the first event of the Camp Arifjan triathlon, Sept. 21. Brigman is a native of Hol More
Members of the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. forces compete in a basketball game in Puerto Princesa, Palawan, Philippines as a way to give the men and women a chance to get to know each other and bec More
Tyson Moore, Samurai wide receiver and defensive back, intercepts the ball during Matthew C. Perry High School’s first home game, Sept. 27, 2014, aboard Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Samurai are More
Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Mike Stevens visits with Vice Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Michelle Howard during the Warrior Games. More than 200 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans More
Sgt. Daniel Hayes, receiver, 1st Tank Battalion, points to the referee on the sideline to acknowledge a live ball during a football game at Felix Field, Oct. 1, 2014. Combat Logistics Battalion 7 defeated 1st T More
Sergeant Major Johnnie Hughes, Marine Corps Recruiting Station Kansas City sergeant major, and Mayor Carson Ross, Blue Springs mayor, present Jaycee Pummill, Blue Springs High School senior ling snapper and a 2 More
Air Force cadets react to an Air Force touchdown in a game against Navy at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Oct. 4, 2014. Air Force won the game, which honored the athletes in the 2014 Warrior More
A Sailor assigned to future amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) Competes in a quarterback challenge during a meet and greet with players from National Football League team the San Francisco 49ers shortl More
U.S. Marine Corps Joaquin Rios runs to first base during a softball against the San Francisco Police Department during San Francisco Fleet Week 2014 on Oct. 10, 2014. San Francisco has hosted fleet week for mor More
Paula Creamer, American professional golfer on the Ladies Professional Golf Association Tour, visited Camp Red Cloud, South Korea, Oct. 13. While at Camp Red Cloud, Creamer provided golfers tips, signed autogra More
Airmen from the 509th Bomb Wing and 131st Bomb Wing at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., hold the American flag during the Royals vs. Orioles baseball game at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 15, 2014. A More
Intelligence Specialist 2nd Class Kenneth Waller, of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 51, finishes a lap during the first Joint Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and U.S. Navy Swim Meet held on Naval A More
U.S. Air Force Academy wide receiver Jalen Robinette makes what turns out to be the game winning catch against New Mexico defensive back Jason Boatright during the Oct. 18, 2014 contest between the U.S. Air For More
U.S. Soldiers with the Missouri Army National Guard perform a hazardous materials sweep on Monday Oct. 20, 2014, at Kaufman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., prior to the start of the 2014 World Series. (U.S. Air Na More