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Hoop Heroes: 2023 Armed Forces Basketball Championships

Nov. 8, 2023 |DOD News

An airman drives to a basketball net.
An airman drives to a basketball net.
Nothing but Net
Air Force Jalen Toliver drives to the net during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Nov. 2, 2023.
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Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 231102-D-DB155-1401
A sailor shoots a basketball.
A sailor shoots a basketball.
Hoskins Hop
Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jameika Hoskins puts up a shot during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Oct. 31, 2023.
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A soldier slam dunks a basketball.
A soldier slam dunks a basketball.
Slam Dunk
Army 1st Lt. Cameron Washington slam dunks against Air Force during the opening game of the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Oct. 30, 2023.
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From tipoff to slam dunks! Service members took to the court during the 2023 Armed Forces Men's and Women's Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Georgia.

A soldier and a Marine jump up for a basketball.
A soldier and a Marine jump up for a basketball.
Tipoff
Army Spc. Rayjon Harris takes the tipoff for Army against Marine Corps during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Nov. 4, 2023.
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Soldiers, Marines, sailors, airmen, guardians and Coast Guardsmen battled it out for the top prize. In the end, Marine Corps men and Air Force women took gold.

It was a historic win for both teams because it was the first time in 20 years the Marine Corps won and 11 years since Air Force took gold. 

A basketball player shoots a technical foul free throw as other players stand in the background.
A basketball player shoots a technical foul free throw as other players stand in the background.
Swish
Marine Corps 2nd Lt. John Carter shoots a technical foul free throw during the Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga., Oct. 31, 2023.
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Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 231031-D-DB155-1104Y
An airman shoots a basketball.
An airman shoots a basketball.
Alyssa Dean
Air Force Capt. Alyssa Dean puts up a shot during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Oct. 31, 2023.
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For the men, Navy took second and Army took third. On the women's side, Army took second and Navy took third.

Service members celebrate on a basketball court.
Service members celebrate on a basketball court.
231031-D-DB155-1404
Teams battle it out for gold during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga., Oct. 31, 2023.
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An airman and a sailor battle for a loose basketball.
An airman and a sailor battle for a loose basketball.
Ball Battle
Air Force Staff Sgt. Courtney Saunds and Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jameika Hoskins battle for a loose ball during the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Nov. 4, 2023.
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VIRIN: 231104-D-DB155-1103
Two basketball players fight for a rebound during a basketball game.
Two basketball players fight for a rebound during a basketball game.
Ball Battle
Navy Ensign Mary Robey, right, and Marine Corps Capt. Briana Allen battle for a rebound as their teams compete for third place in the 2023 Armed Forces Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships at Fort Moore, Ga. Nov. 5, 2023.
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VIRIN: 231105-D-DB155-1201

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