U.S. Department of Defense
U.S. Department of Defense
20/08/2024 | News release | Archived content
Softball Championships Spur Competition, Team Spirit
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.
Army Celebration
Members of the All-Army Men's softball team celebrate after defeating Air Force 28-11 in the title game during the Armed Forces Men's Softball Championships in Oklahoma City, Aug. 18, 2024.
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Team Celebration
Members of the All-Navy Women's softball team celebrate after defeating Army in the title game of the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championships in Oklahoma City, Aug. 18, 2024.
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It was the third straight gold for the Navy women and the second consecutive championship for the Army men.
Batter Up
Air Force Senior Airman Amelia Cutchlow hits a ball during the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championships in Oklahoma City, Aug. 18, 2024.
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Jump Catch
A Navy outfielder catches a ball above the fence during an elimination game against Air Force during the 2024 Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug 18, 2024
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Softball Celebration
Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Yvonne Daniels reacts to scoring the go-ahead run in an elimination game against Air Force during the 2024 Armed Forces Women's Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug 18, 2024.
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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.
Batter Focus
Marine Corps Sgt. Alahna Berrios prepares to hit a ball during the Armed Forces Women's Softball Championships in Oklahoma City, Aug. 16, 2024.
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Dusty Slide
Air Force Staff Sgt. Chase Benfield tumbles over home plate to score the second go-ahead run against Army in extra innings during the 2024 Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug 18, 2024.
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The teams are comprised of active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel from military installations around the world.
Clutch Catch
Air Force Staff Sgt. Wyatte Velasco makes a diving catch against Army during the championship game in the 2024 Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug 18, 2024.
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Softball Celebration
Members of the All-Navy Women's softball team celebrate after defeating Air Force 10-9 during the Armed Forces Softball Championships in Oklahoma City, Aug. 18, 2024.
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Grand Slam Celebration
Army Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Hernandez reacts to hitting a grand slam during the 2024 Armed Forces Men's Softball Championship in Oklahoma City, Aug 18, 2024. Army beat Air Force 28-11 in the championship game.
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U.S. Armed Forces Sports is an affiliate member of USA Softball and has held softball competitions dating back to 1972.
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