Softball championships spur competition, team spirit

The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard. Teams will battle it out for gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James Crow)

The 2024 Armed Forces Softball Championships are history with Army winning the men’s crown and Navy taking the women’s title. The weeklong tournament brought together teams from all the services for competition and camaraderie.

It was the third straight gold for the Navy women and the second consecutive championship for the Army men.

The final games wrapped up a week of tough competition between the services which began with a three-day triple round robin tournament before moving on to the final two days of double elimination play.

The teams are comprised of active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel from military installations around the world.

U.S. Armed Forces Sports is an affiliate member of USA Softball and has held softball competitions dating back to 1972.

Members of the Army All Men’s softball team celebrate after defeating team Air Force during the Armed Forces Men’s Softball Championship at Devon Park in Oklahoma City, on Aug. 18, 2024. The Army men’s team defeated the Air Force men’s team 28-11 to win the championship. The 2024 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Softball Championship hosted by USA Softball at the USA Softball National Hall of Fame Complex from 13-19 August features Service members from the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force (with Space Force personnel) and Coast Guard. Teams will battle it out for gold. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sergeant James Crow)