Hoops celebrating heritage

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman 1st Class Jonathan Valdes, 96th Logistics Readiness Squadron and member of the Truth Be Told team, drives to the hole during a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Eglin Fitness Center May 21. The event was in celebration of the 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. Eleven teams participated in the double-elimination tournament with one team, the Champs, going undefeated winning a trophy and gold medals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Anthony Jennings)

Hoops celebrating heritage

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Omar Hart, a team member of the 46th Test Wing, stretches for a layup during a 3-on-3 basketball tournament at the Eglin Fitness Center May 21. The event was part of the 2009 Asian Pacific American Heritage Month celebration. Eleven teams participated in the double-elimination tournament with one team, the Champs, going undefeated winning a trophy and gold medals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Anthony Jennings)

Airman selected for triathlon team

2nd Lt. Mitchell Kieffer,an analytical scientist at the Air Force Research Laboratory?s Munitions Directorate, competes in the bicycle portion of a race recently. Kieffer was selected to represent the Air Force in the Armed Forces Triathlon May 30 in Point Mugu, Calif. (Courtesy photo)

380th Airmen get defensive

Instructors Tech. Sgt. Rob Goddard, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron (2nd from the left) and Mr. Rick Baldwin, a Northrop Grumman contractor (red man suit) pose with their students after a self-defense training class, April 18 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) sponsored the training that gave students the chance to learn techniques to defend themselves from attack. Sergeant Goddard is deployed from Eglin AFB, Fla. and hails from Harrisville, Mich. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian J. Ellis) (Released)

53rd wins in overtime shootout

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A player from the 46th Test Wing prepares to kick a penalty kick, resulting in a score that would send the game into overtime. The 53rd Wing team were crowned champions when the met the 46th Test Wing at the base Intramural Soccer Chamionship, after winning in a sudden death shootout in overtime April 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

53rd wins in overtime shootout

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- A player from the 53rd Wing slides to kick the ball from his opponent. The 53rd were crowned champions when the met the 46th Test Wing at the base Intramural Soccer Chamionship, after winning in a sudden death shootout in overtime April 16. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Teens garner bragging rights

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE -- Eglin teenagers, the victors, pose members of the 96th Security Forces Squadron after squaring off in a game of basketball. The game and other basketball contests played April 17 at the Youth Center, was part of an outreach program to engage teenagers. Investigator (Master Sgt.) Jay Curtis said, “The 96 SFS Defenders admit to losing this battle, but the war is far from being over. The rematch will be announced soon… Stay tuned for a date and time.” (U.S. Air Force photo/96th Security Forces Squadron)

Teens garner bragging rights

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE -- Members of the 96th Security Forces Squadron take a breather after working free throw and three point shooting contests at the Youth Center. The 96th SFS challenged Eglin teens to a game of basketball and other basketball competitions on April 17 at the Youth Center. Several children turned out and reportedly ruled the court, but the cops vow to fight back in another match. (U.S. Air Force photo/96th Security Forces Squadron)

53rd, 46th win big, to face off in championship

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 46th Test Wing beat the Air Force Research Laboratory April 14 1-0, earning the right to proceed to the 2009 Intramural Soccer Season championship game where they will face the 53rd Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

53rd, 46th win big, to face off in championship

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 53rd Wing beat the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron April 14 4-1, earning the right to proceed to the 2009 Intramural Soccer Season championship game where they will face the 46th Test Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

53rd, 46th win big, to face off in championship

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Airman Nikolas Kenna, 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, defends against a player from the 53rd Wing. The 53rd and the 46th Test Wing earned the right to proceed to the 2009 Intramural Soccer Season championship game April 14, after both teams came out victorious in the season's playoff games. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

53rd, 46th win big, to face off in championship

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The 53rd Wing goalie kicks the ball after it went out of bounds. The 53rd and the 46th Test Wing earned the right to proceed to the 2009 Intramural Soccer Season championship game April 14, after both teams came out victorious in the season's playoff games. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

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Airman Kevin Justin, 96 Security Forces Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, prepares to front headlock one of his opponents during the FILA Junior National Wrestling tournament April 8 in Las Vegas.

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Airman Kevin Justin, 96 Security Forces Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, clinches with one of his opponents during the FILA Junior National Wrestling tournament April 8 in Las Vegas.

Chiefs dine on plucked Eagles

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Chiefs and Eagles competed in their first competition March 2, during the second annual Chiefs vs. Eagles Multi-Sport Tournament. The first contest was a volleyball tournament which the Chiefs dominated 2-0. Their next match-up is a softball game that will be held April 24 at the softball field next to the East Gate Shoppette. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Chiefs dine on plucked Eagles

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Chiefs and Eagles competed in their first competition March 2, during the second annual Chiefs vs. Eagles Multi-Sport Tournament. The first contest was a volleyball tournament which the Chiefs dominated 2-0. Their next match-up is a softball game that will be held April 24 at the softball field next to the East Gate Shoppette. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Battles continue in third week of soccer season

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- 728th Air Control Squadron power kicking goalie, Robert Sherman, kicks the ball during the Intramural Soccer Season. The Air Force Research Laboratory bested the 728th team Feb. 23, 2-1, remaining undefeated after three weeks in the intramural soccer season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Battles continue in third week of soccer season

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- The Air Force Research Laboratory bested the 728th Air Control Squadron Feb. 23, 2-1, remaining undefeated after three weeks in the intramural soccer season. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

Tony Ray, an athlete from the Godby High School Special Olympics basketball team, cheers on another team Feb 5, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament opening ceremony here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

Airmen from the 96th Medical Group root for the Columbia High School Tigers Special Olympics basketball team Feb 6, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

Airmen from the 96th Security Forces Squadron root for the Fort Walton High School Braves Special Olympics basketball team Feb. 6, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

An athlete from the Fort Walton High School Braves Special Olympics basketball team, drives down the court Feb 6, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

An athlete from the Columbia High School Tigers Special Olympics basketball team, reaches for a rebound Feb 6, during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)

Playing against the odds

A player from the Fort Walton High School Braves Special Olympics basketball team, is given a medal Feb. 6, for placing in the regional finals during the 2009 Northwest Sectional basketball tournament here. More than 125 athletes on 17 teams from seven counties throughout Northwest Florida participated in the event. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Anthony Jennings)