Col. Sam Williams, 8th Brigade commander at Joint Base
Col. Sam Williams, 8th Brigade commander at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, speaks with Anthony Munoz, an NFL hall of famer, at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk hotel on Jan. 1, 2015, during a welcome dinner. The d... More
Francine Gamez, a child life specialist, and 2015 U.S.
Francine Gamez, a child life specialist, and 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players interact with patients during a game of Rummikub at the San Antonio Children's Hospital, Dec. 30, 2014. The East Team Army A... More
Col. Richard Kelling, Army Marketing Research Group,
Col. Richard Kelling, Army Marketing Research Group, greets guest during a reception dinner at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk hotel on Jan. 1, 2015. The dinner was an opportunity for senior members of the A... More
Maj. Gen. Luis Visot, U.S. Army Reserve chief of staff,
Maj. Gen. Luis Visot, U.S. Army Reserve chief of staff, mingles with fellow service member Col. Sam Williams, 8th Brigade commander, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, during a welcome dinner at the San Antonio Marri... More
U.S. Army All-American football player Darrin Kirkland
U.S. Army All-American football player Darrin Kirkland of Indianapolis, smiles for the camera while competing in the push-up contest during the All-American Soldier Mentor Challenge at Sunset Station in San Ant... More
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime of the Army Bowl held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The marching band is made up of 125 high school students from ... More
Members of the Old Guard showcased their skills with
Members of the Old Guard showcased their skills with bayonetted Springfield rifles on the field of the Alamodome during a pregame performance for the 2015 Army Bowl in San Antonio. The Army All-American Bowl br... More
Derrius Guise, the 2015 Army All-American Bowl MVP,
Derrius Guise, the 2015 Army All-American Bowl MVP, fixes his hair prior to receiving his award in the fourth quarter. (Army photo by Pvt. Travis Terreo, 205th Press Camp Headquarters)
G.A. Buie, president of the National Society of Secondary
G.A. Buie, president of the National Society of Secondary Schools, listens as Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, U.S. Army vice chief of staff, speaks to the centers of influence invited to the 2015 All-American Bowl. Cente... More
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for the 75th Training Command, takes a selfie with a member of the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl band during the band's welcome dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hote... More
Medal of Honor recipient retired Master Sgt. Leroy
Medal of Honor recipient retired Master Sgt. Leroy Petry walks the field of the Alamodome with World War II veteran Richard Overton in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. Petry, awarded the Medal of Honor last year for ... More
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for the 75th Training Command, poses for pictures with several of the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl band members during the band's welcome dinner at the Grand... More
Cornell Powell, 2015 Army All-American Bowl Combine
Cornell Powell, 2015 Army All-American Bowl Combine winner, receives recognition for his accomplishments at the Combine from Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III. Powell was included an the 2015 Army All-... More
Army Career Counselor of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Sara
Army Career Counselor of the Year, Sgt. 1st Class Sara Schultz, greets the players as they take the field prior to the start of the 2015 Army Bowl in San Antonio. Schultz served as a Soldier Mentor throughout t... More
Medical field professionals across the nation received
Medical field professionals across the nation received a tour of different types of medical equipment the military uses to operate on Soldiers and train Army medical professionals on Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Ja... More
2015 All-American Bowl Marching Band drummer Craig
2015 All-American Bowl Marching Band drummer Craig Stauffer waits in the tunnel as his fellow band members prepare to take the field for the halftime show of the game Saturday. The Army Bowl Band is made up of ... More
The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players, Soldier
The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players, Soldier Mentors and band members representing the East and West teams prepare for the sit-up event in the All-American Soldier Mentor Challenge on Dec. 30, 2014, at... More
The big game, US Army Photo
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl is the premier high school football All-American game held annually in "Military City USA" San Antonio. In addition to the bowl game, the event includes the halftime show by the ... More
Staff Sgt. John Brandon Boron, Army Field Band “Volunteers”
Staff Sgt. John Brandon Boron, Army Field Band “Volunteers” guitarist, gets into his music as he jams at the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday. The Field Band played throughout the night as memb... More
Martez Ivey, All-American Bowl East team offensive
Martez Ivey, All-American Bowl East team offensive linemen, finishes a drill during practice at Alamo Stadium New Year's Day. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Army All-American Bowl held annually in ... More
The color guard presents the colors during the opening
The color guard presents the colors during the opening ceremony of the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards show Friday. The night was filled with awards and recognition for the East and West teams and the All-Am... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More
2015 All-American Bowl Marching Band Color Guard member
2015 All-American Bowl Marching Band Color Guard member Leticia Nunez launches her flag into a spinning as part of the halftime show Saturday. The Army Bowl Band is made up of high school band members, from aro... More
The drill team members fling their rifles over the
The drill team members fling their rifles over the head of one of their members as part of a daring routine they performed at the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday. The night was filled with awa... More
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for the 75th Training Command, addresses the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl marching band during the welcome dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio, De... More
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for
Maj. Gen. James V. Young Jr., commanding general for the 75th Training Command, stands in the serving line with the 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl marching band members during the welcome dinner at the Grand ... More
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime at the Army All-American Bowl held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The marching band is made up of 125 high school s... More
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime of the Army Bowl held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The marching band is made up of 125 high school students from ... More
Sgt. 1st Class David M. Smith, 1st Brigade Cadet Command
Sgt. 1st Class David M. Smith, 1st Brigade Cadet Command and military science instructor at the University of Georgia, plays a game of Connect 4 with Violet Olquin, a patient at the San Antonio Children's Hospi... More
Army All-American Bowl East team defensive lineman
Army All-American Bowl East team defensive lineman Trent Thompson and Sgt. 1st Class William Shearer, 1st Special Forces Group, play games with the children of the Girls and Boys Club of San Antonio on Dec. 30,... More
Dr. Kameron Matthews, co-director of Tour for Diversity
Dr. Kameron Matthews, co-director of Tour for Diversity in Medicine, speaks to Capt. Eric Callens, operations officer of the U.S. Army Medical Recruiting Brigade, during a tour at Fort Sam Houston, Texas, Jan. ... More
Staff Sgt. Thomas Fortner of the U.S. Army Mission
Staff Sgt. Thomas Fortner of the U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion explains different types of medical equipment the military uses to operate on Soldiers and train Army medical professionals during a tour on ... More
The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players, Soldier
The 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl players, Soldier Mentors and band members representing the East and West teams prepare for the sit-up event in the All-American Soldier Mentor Challenge on Dec. 30, 2014, at... More
Derrius Guise, 2015 Army All-American Bowl MVP, accepts
Derrius Guise, 2015 Army All-American Bowl MVP, accepts the Pete Dawkins Trophy and thanks his parents and supporters for all of their help. The Pete Dawkins Trophy is presented annually to the Army Bowl player... More
Soldiers of the drill team send their rifles soaring
Soldiers of the drill team send their rifles soaring through the air as part of the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday. The show was a way for the Army to recognize the greatest high school footb... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More
Darious Slayton, Army All-American Bowl East Team wide
Darious Slayton, Army All-American Bowl East Team wide receiver, poses for a photograph with Keisean Lawson, a member of the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio during a surprise visit on Dec. 30, 2014. During t... More
The 2014 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year, Staff Sgt.
The 2014 Army Drill Sergeant of the Year, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Miller of the 787th Military Police Battalion, 14th MP Brigade, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, motivates U.S. Army All-American football player, Jo... More
Mark Davis, director of the Army Marketing and Research
Mark Davis, director of the Army Marketing and Research Group, gives the welcoming speech at the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards Show on Friday. The show was a way for the Army to recognize and award the mos... More
Sam Darnold, All-American Bowl East team quarterback,
Sam Darnold, All-American Bowl East team quarterback, reels in a pass during practice for the 2015 U.S. Army All American Bowl, New Year's Day, at Alamo Stadium. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Army... More
A patient at the San Antonio Children's Hospital, Vincente
A patient at the San Antonio Children's Hospital, Vincente Segundo, listens attentively to 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl East Team players who had come to visit him, Dec. 30, 2014.
West Point cadet Josh Allyn answers questions about
West Point cadet Josh Allyn answers questions about why he chose West Point at the centers of influence session at the 2015 All-American Bowl. "My dad and I were actually coming back from playing golf one day, ... More
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army,
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army, speaks with Derrius Guise, 2015 Army All-American Bowl MVP, just before presenting him the Pete Dawkins Trophy for his performance in the game Friday. The ... More
Members of the Army All-American color guard salute
Members of the Army All-American color guard salute the flag during the national anthem during the All-American Bowl in the Alamodome, San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The marching band performed the national anthem ... More
All-American Band clarinet player Marisha Madhira,
All-American Band clarinet player Marisha Madhira, Olathe North High School, Olathe, Kansas, salutes the Soldiers in the Alamodome during Saturday Army Bowl in San Antonio. Madhira is an All-State Band member i... More
U.S. Army All-American Bowl marching band members take
U.S. Army All-American Bowl marching band members take a selfie together during the welcome dinner at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in San Antonio Dec. 29, 2014. “Folks in both this group, as well as in the Army, come ... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More
Army Reserve Drill Sgt. of the Year, Staff Sgt. Christopher
Army Reserve Drill Sgt. of the Year, Staff Sgt. Christopher Croslin, greets players during pre-game of the 2015 Army All-American Bowl. Croslin, along with Army Drill Sgt. of the Year, Staff Sgt. Jonathan Mille... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More
Looking to the future - A man in a military uniform holding a trophy
Sergeant Major of the Army Raymond Chandler III presents the 2015 Army All-American American Bowl Combine MVP Award to Cornell Powell during the third quarter of Saturday's game. The Army Bowl combine is the fi... More
All-American Bowl Marching Band drummer Craig Stauffer
All-American Bowl Marching Band drummer Craig Stauffer plays during the 2015 Army All-American Bowl halftime show on Saturday. Stauffer attends Mountain Ridge High School, Glendale, Ariz. and is percussion lead... More
The 2015 Army All-American Bowl Marching Band pauses
The 2015 Army All-American Bowl Marching Band pauses briefly, after marching onto the field, before launching into a magnificent halftime performance Saturday. The Army Bowl Band is made up of high school band ... More
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, U.S. Army vice chief of staff,
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, U.S. Army vice chief of staff, and his son, West Point Cadet Joshua Allyn, discuss education and the challenges of inspiring military service in young people throughout the United States. ... More
Katherine Ledwell, a 2015 All-American Bowl Marching
Katherine Ledwell, a 2015 All-American Bowl Marching Band Color Guard member, swings her flag in a looping arch during the Army Bowl halftime show Saturday. The Army Bowl band and color guard are made up of hig... More
Ken Wong, from Philadelphia, asks Gen. Daniel B. Allyn,
Ken Wong, from Philadelphia, asks Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, U.S. Army vice chief of staff, a question during the centers of influence session. The centers of influence sessions were group discussions providing feed... More
Army All-American Bowl East Team Line backer Sh'mar
Army All-American Bowl East Team Line backer Sh'mar Kilby-Lane signs an autograph for Keisean Lawson, a member of the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio, during a surprise visit Dec. 30, 2014.
Thomas Morris, Army Game Studio team member, answers
Thomas Morris, Army Game Studio team member, answers questions from Coach Randall Canady, Gilmer High School, Gilmer, Texas, about the Go Army Edge Football application. The application allows football coaches ... More
2015 Army All-American Bowl
Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year Staff Sgt. Christopher Croslin greets players during pregame of the 2015 Army All-American Bowl. Croslin, along with Army Drill Sergeant of the Year Staff Sgt. Jonathan M... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More
Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet mingles with retired Maj.
Maj. Gen. Allen Batschelet mingles with retired Maj. Gen. Byron Bagby and his wife, retired Col. Monique Bagby, during a dinner for prominent Army supporters at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk hotel on Jan. ... More
Maj. Gen. Allen W. Batschelet, commanding general of
Maj. Gen. Allen W. Batschelet, commanding general of U.S. Army Recruiting Command, speaks with the Coaches Academy at the 2015 All-American Bowl. The Coaches Academy includes classroom seminars to expose Academ... More
Staff Sgt. Thomas Fortner of the U.S. Army Mission
Staff Sgt. Thomas Fortner of the U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion explains different types of medical equipment the military uses to operate on Soldiers and train Army medical professionals during a tour on ... More
Blake Ferguson, Army All-American Bowl East Team long
Blake Ferguson, Army All-American Bowl East Team long snapper, plays games with the children of the Boys and Girls Club of San Antonio during a surprise visit on Dec. 30, 2014. Community outreach is a big part ... More
Vincente Segundo a patient at the San Antonio Children's
Vincente Segundo a patient at the San Antonio Children's Hospital talks to 2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl East Team players while his mother snaps a quick photo of the moment, Dec. 30, 2014.
The 2015 Army All-American Bowl Marching Band and Color
The 2015 Army All-American Bowl Marching Band and Color Guard play for the game's spectators at halftime Saturday. The Band put together the flawless performance in only one week, with a total of only 24 hours ... More
Martez Ivy, offensive lineman, Apopka High School,
Martez Ivy, offensive lineman, Apopka High School, Apopka, Florida, receives the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Player of the Year Award. The award show on Friday recognized the nation's best high school football ... More
San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor speaks with Gen. David
San Antonio Mayor Ivy R. Taylor speaks with Gen. David Perkins, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, and his wife, Ginger Perkins, while at the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards Show re... More
Chandler Cox, All-American Bowl East Team running
Chandler Cox, All-American Bowl East Team running back, elevates during a hands drill alongside teammate Jordan Cronkrite, New Year's Day at Alamo Stadium. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the Army All-... More
Sgt.1st Class April Boucher, Army Field Band “Volunteers”
Sgt.1st Class April Boucher, Army Field Band “Volunteers” vocalist, sings along with the music played by her bandmates as the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Awards Show kicks off. The Volunteers played several son... More
U.S. Army All-American Bowl East team offensive linemen
U.S. Army All-American Bowl East team offensive linemen prepare for a snap during drill, New Year's Day at Alamo Stadium in San Antonio. The practice, conducted amid swirling winds, rain, and bitter cold, was i... More
A wide receiver for the Army All-American Bowl East
A wide receiver for the Army All-American Bowl East team runs the ball down field at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. Held annually since 2001, the Army All-American Bowl brings 96 of the nation’s to... More
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III speaks to
Sgt. Maj. of the Army Raymond Chandler III speaks to players of the Army All-American Bowl West team before the game in the locker rooms of the Alamodome, San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. Chandler spoke to the player... More
Jaquan Johnson, U.S. Army All-American Bowl East team
Jaquan Johnson, U.S. Army All-American Bowl East team defensive back, practices in rainy 38 degree weather ahead of the All-American Bowl showdown on Jan. 3, 2015. The practice focused primarily on special team... More
All-American Marching Band drum major Emily Swanson
All-American Marching Band drum major Emily Swanson waits in the tunnel as the final seconds of the second quarter run down Saturday. The All-American Band put on a phenomenal halftime show for spectators at th... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More
The Pete Dawkins Trophy is presented annually to the
The Pete Dawkins Trophy is presented annually to the Army All-American Bowl player whose performance in the game was most helpful to his respective team. The 2015 recipient was Derrious Guice, a West wide recei... More
Players of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team
Players of the U.S. Army All-American Bowl West team hand off the ball during the game at Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. Held annually since 2001, the Army All-American Bowl brings 96 of the nation’s t... More
2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl East Team defensive
2015 U.S. Army All-American Bowl East Team defensive back, Kareem Ali, from Timber Creek High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey, plays video games with Angel Equivel, a patient at the San Antonio Children's Hosp... More
Deputy Assistant Director of the Army and Army Marketing
Deputy Assistant Director of the Army and Army Marketing Research Group Director, Mark Davis, welcomes guests during a reception dinner at the San Antonio Marriott Riverwalk hotel on Jan. 1, 2015. The dinner wa... More
2015 Army All-American Bowl coaches look on as
2015 Army All-American Bowl coaches look on as representatives of the Army Game Studio present the new Go Army Edge Football application at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio hotel. The application allows football coa... More
2015 Army All-American Bowl coaches look on as
2015 Army All-American Bowl coaches look on as representatives of the Army Game Studio present the new Go Army Edge Football application at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio hotel. The application allows football coa... More
Thomas Morris, Army Game Studio team member, demonstrates
Thomas Morris, Army Game Studio team member, demonstrates how to use the new Go Army Edge application for Coach Mark Davis, West Allegheny High school in Pennsylvania, at a presentation at the Grand Hyatt San A... More
Players of the Army All-American East team step onto
Players of the Army All-American East team step onto the field for the coin toss at the All-American Bowl in the Alamodome, San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The Army All-American Bowl brings 96 of the nation’s top hi... More
Retired Master Sgt. and Medal of Honor recipient Leroy
Retired Master Sgt. and Medal of Honor recipient Leroy A. Petry shakes hands with Prashant Chakradhar, Murray High School Band member and recipient of the 2015 Army All-American Bowl Calvin Titus Award, at the ... More
Coach Greg Davis, Ennis High School, Ennis, Texas,
Coach Greg Davis, Ennis High School, Ennis, Texas, gets his hands on the Go Army Edge application, after sitting through it's presentation, at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio hotel. The application allows football ... More
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, U.S. Army vice chief of staff,
Gen. Daniel B. Allyn, U.S. Army vice chief of staff, addresses the centers of influence at the 2015 All-American Bowl. "I know that you have the good fortune of working with many of those young men and women e... More
Staff Sgt. Thomas Fortner of the U.S. Army Mission
Staff Sgt. Thomas Fortner of the U.S. Army Mission Support Battalion explains different types of medical equipment the military uses to operate on Soldiers and train Army medical professionals during a tour on ... More
Johnny Frasier, running back for the Army All-American
Johnny Frasier, running back for the Army All-American Bowl East team, runs the ball down field at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. Frasier comes from Princeton, N.C., and has committed to Florida St... More
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained
The Army All-American Bowl Marching Band entertained the crowd during halftime of the Army Bowl held at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The marching band is made up of 125 high school students from ... More
Players from the East and West teams entertain the
Players from the East and West teams entertain the crowd with an action-packed, high-scoring grudge match at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Jan. 3, 2015. The West team won this year’s contest 39-36. Held annuall... More