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Soldier achieves Olympic spot in steeplechase, credits Army with success

Soldier achieves Olympic spot in steeplechase, credits Army with success

by Shannon Collins
Army.mil

With a standing start, the Soldier hyper focuses on the 914-mm high fixed barriers and seven water jumps he needs to clear in the 3000-m steeplechase to secure his Olympic dream. Sgt. Anthony Rotich, a chemical equipment repairman assigned to the World Class Athlete Program at Fort Carson, Colorado, is […]

June 13, 2024 ×

Sports

Historic milestone for USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s  Baumholder Youth Sports and Fitness: “This is Baumholder!” Over 300 sports registrations

Historic milestone for USAG Rheinland-Pfalz’s Baumholder Youth Sports and Fitness: “This is Baumholder!” Over 300 sports registrations

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Baumholder Youth Sports & Fitness Child and Youth Services, located on Wetzel Kaserne Baumholder, has reached a historic milestone this past winter season, surpassing 300 sports registrations. This achievement highlights the team’s dedication to delivering outstanding sports and fitness programs for the military community stationed in […]

May 24, 2024 ×

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Air Force spares nothing at Armed Forces Sports Bowling Championship

Air Force spares nothing at Armed Forces Sports Bowling Championship

The Air Force dominated, taking the gold in both men’s and women’s team divisions, at the 2024 Armed Forces Sports Bowling Championship at Fort Meade, MD. The Navy took silver and Army walked away with the bronze. Over the last few years, the Armed Forces Sports office and services have […]

May 10, 2024 ×

Health, Sports

NCAA, USU: 10 years of sports-related concussion studies partnership

NCAA, USU: 10 years of sports-related concussion studies partnership

The number one cause of concussions for military service academy cadets and midshipmen in comparison to National Collegiate Athletic Association student-athletes is football, according to the NCAA-Department of Defense Concussion Assessment, Research and Education Consortium. Football accounts for more than half of all sports-related concussions, known as mild traumatic brain […]

April 26, 2024 ×

Sports

Hoop Goals: Baumholder Youth Program member awarded $5K grant to pursue basketball dream

Hoop Goals: Baumholder Youth Program member awarded $5K grant to pursue basketball dream

Baumholder’s Youth Program, Child and Youth Services, Family and Morale, Welfare & Recreation, was recently selected to receive the Hank Aaron Chasing the Dream Foundation Scholarship, awarded to one youth member of the Boys & Girls Club Association. The foundation aims to empower young individuals to chase and achieve their […]

March 22, 2024 ×

Sports

Two Soldiers selected for Team USA

Two Soldiers selected for Team USA

U.S. Army sergeants Sagen Maddalena and Ivan Roe earned spots on Team USA in the 10m Air Rifle event for the 2024 Paris Olympics. The Soldiers received their placements after completing USA Shooting’s Air Gun Olympic Trials Part 3 at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Judith Legerski Competition Center in Anniston, […]

January 19, 2024 ×

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Army WCAP wrestlers eye 2024 Olympics after Pan American Games win

Army WCAP wrestlers eye 2024 Olympics after Pan American Games win

By his own admission, Spc. Kamal Bey gave a “C-level” performance during the Greco-Roman Wrestling portion of the Pan American Games. But “C-level” Bey was more than his foes could handle as the U.S. Army WCAP Soldier-Athlete won his first international gold medal and prepares for the season that will […]

December 8, 2023 ×

Sports

US Soldier represents Germany at World Kickboxing Union Championship

US Soldier represents Germany at World Kickboxing Union Championship

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tom Neal, operations sergeant, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, will compete in the World Championship in Calgary, Canada, Oct. 16-22. Neal practices martial arts under the German branch of Ryukyu Tanzenbukan, a style of karate, and will compete in the traditional weapons and forms categories. Earlier […]

October 20, 2023 ×

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CYS SKIES Youth Soccer at 8th Annual USYS Continental Cup in Schwedelbach

CYS SKIES Youth Soccer at 8th Annual USYS Continental Cup in Schwedelbach

U.S. Army Garrison Rheinland-Pfalz Child and Youth Services SKIES Unlimited participated in the US Youth Soccer Europe e.V. 8th Annual USYS Continental Cup in Schwedelbach, June 3-4. The event is one of biggest tournaments in the region, featuring 90 teams across nine different categories (ages 7 -13 girls and boys). […]

July 7, 2023 ×

Sports

Warrior Games: Back in action

Warrior Games: Back in action

June 23, 2023 ×