Tag Archives: Sam Kendricks

Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Sam Kendricks, of Oxford, Miss., wins the bronze medal in the men's pole vault at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Aug. 15, 2016. Army photo by Tim Hipps

In Olympic Competition, Pole-Vaulter Kendricks is Soldier First

Posted on October 5, 2016 by Katie Lange

2nd Lt. Sam Kendricks proved at the Olympics that he’s a soldier first by stopping mid-run to pause for the national anthem.
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The 45th Space Wing supported the SpaceX Falcon 9 JCSAT-16 launch Aug. 14, 2016, from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. A combined team of military, government civilians and contractors from across the 45th SW supported the mission with weather forecasts, operations, security, safety, public affairs, and launch and range. The wing also provided its vast network of radar, telemetry and communications instrumentation to facilitate a safe launch on the Eastern Range. (Courtesy photo/SpaceX)

Daily SITREP: Air Force Space Launch, Soldier Wins Bronze & More

Posted on August 16, 2016 by glenn.selby

From the military services and around the DoD, here’s your Daily SITREP for Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2016.
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Army Spc. Paul Chelimo leads a pack of runners. Army photo by Tim Hipps

10 Military Athletes Who Are Also Olympians: Part 1

Posted on July 29, 2016 by Katie Lange

A handful of service members have also found time to be world-class athletes. See who is headed to Rio for the Olympics this year.
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