Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
U.S. Army Soldiers participate in the military relay during the 2015 Special Olympics on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31, 2015. The Soldiers participated in a unique military portion of the Olympics where they competed against one another in an event that involved running while jump roping, various exercises, and spinning around in circles. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins,......
Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
Matthew Olson, center, a track and field Olympian, stands with his team to receive his gold medal during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31, 2015. There are more than 10,000 athletes that participate in the Special Olympics Washington, and over 1.7 million athletes compete in Special Olympics program in 150 countries. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt.......
Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
William Suastegui, a 16-year-old track and field Olympian, brings his team to first place while competing in a relay race for the 2015 Special Olympics Washington held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31, 2015. The athletes are placed in different events based on their age, gender and ability. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)...
Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
Brock Kippenberg, a track and field Olympian, finishes ahead of the pack during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31, 2015. The goal of the Special Olympics is to help bring all persons with intellectual disabilities into the larger society under conditions whereby they are accepted, respected and given the chance to lead others. (U.S. Army......
Photo by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins | 28th Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
Female participants in the Special Olympics Washington, compete in a 400-meter walk event on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31, 2015. The Special Olympics Washington provides year-round sports training and competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. (U.S. Army photos by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins, 28th Public Affairs Detachment)...
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
Cyclists lean into their bicycles as they begin a long distance race at the cycling event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31. Each athlete, volunteer and coach displayed what the “Flame of Hope” represents throughout the competition....
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
Bonnie Kienzle, a competitor with the Wolves on Wheels, hugs Sgt. Thomas Winklebleck, a wheeled vehicle operator with 523rd Composite Truck Company, as she gets of the bus at the cycling event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31. Each athlete, volunteer and coach displayed what the “Flame of Hope” represents throughout the......
Photo by Sgt. Daniel Schroeder | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 05.31.2015
The BKAT Wildcats received ribbons for 4th place in the juniors division of the soccer event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31. Each athlete, volunteer and coach displayed what the “Flame of Hope” represents throughout the competition....
