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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.

A group of softball players hug each other during a celebration.
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.
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. James Crow
VIRIN: 240818-F-LA783-2596A
A group of softball players hug each during a celebration on a baseball field.
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.
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. James Crow
VIRIN: 240818-F-LA783-2272A

It was the third straight gold for the Navy women and the second consecutive championship for the Army men.

A softball player hits a ball.
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.
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. James Crow
VIRIN: 240818-F-LA783-1232A
A softball player jumps to catch a ball.
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
Credit: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240818-D-DB155-1021
A softball player screams and clenches fists.
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.
Credit: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240818-D-DB155-1008

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.

A softball player holding a bat focuses on a ball.
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.
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. James Crow
VIRIN: 240816-F-LA783-1335A
A softball player slides into home plate in a cloud of dust.
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.
Credit: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240818-D-DB155-1047

The teams are comprised of active duty, reserve and National Guard personnel from military installations around the world.

A softball player makes a catch before falling to the ground.
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.
Credit: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240818-D-DB155-1043
A group of softball players celebrate together.
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.
Credit: Air Force Staff Sgt. James Crow
VIRIN: 240818-F-LA783-1405A
A softball player shouts while holding a bat.
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.
Credit: EJ Hersom, DOD
VIRIN: 240818-D-DB155-1062

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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