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Air Force Spares Nothing at Armed Forces Sports Bowling Championship

The Air Force dominated, taking the gold in both men's and women's team divisions, at the 2024 Armed Forces Sports Bowling Championship at Fort Meade, Md. The Navy took silver and Army walked away with the bronze. 

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Over the last few years, the Armed Forces Sports office and services have worked to revive their programs since the COVID-19 pandemic. Bowling was one of the last sports to make its comeback. 

Close-up of a person holding a bowling ball near their face, preparing to bowl.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Army Staff Sgt. Gavin Wainwright prepares to bowl during the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship at Fort Meade, Md., April 27, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240427-D-DB155-1016Y
A person holds a bowling ball in preparation to bowl.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Army Cpl. Cayla Dorst prepares to bowl during the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship at Fort Meade, Md., April 27, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240427-D-DB155-1015Y
A bowler releases a bowling ball down a bowling lane.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Army Staff Sgt. Heather Eaddy bowls in the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship at Fort Meade, Md., April 27, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240427-D-DB155-1010Y

The championship was held over three days. Individual, doubles, mixed doubles and team champions were crowned. 

Medalists in a bowling tournament pose for a photo with uniformed service members in a bowling alley.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Participants in the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship pose for a photo with military leaders at Fort Meade, Md., April 28, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240428-D-DB155-1108Y
Medalists in a bowling tournament pose for a photo with uniformed service members in a bowling alley.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Participants in the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship pose for a photo with military leaders at Fort Meade, Md., April 28, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240428-D-DB155-1107Y
Medalists in a bowling tournament pose for a photo with uniformed service members in a bowling alley.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Participants in the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship pose for a photo with military leaders at Fort Meade, Md., April 28, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240428-D-DB155-1106Y
Medalists in a bowling tournament pose for a photo with uniformed service members in a bowling alley.
Armed Forces Bowling Championship
Participants in the 2024 Armed Forces Bowling Championship pose for a photo with military leaders at Fort Meade, Md., April 28, 2024.
Photo By: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240428-D-DB155-1105Y

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