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AFW2 Virtual Track and Field Competition

In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Tech Sgt. Justin Goad (L) and Master Sgt. Nikiki Favuzza(R) start off the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competition with a 1500 meter run at JBSA-Randolph, Texas this morning. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Tech. Sgt. Justin Goad is finishing his last race of the day at the first Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competition held at JBSA-Randolph, Tex. this morning. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Some of family that came out to root on the wounded warriors at today's Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competiition had just as much as fun as the athletes. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Retired Senior Airman John Berry crosses the finish line cheered on by his fellow Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) athletes. He competed in the first AFW2 Virtual Track & Field competition at JBSA-Randolph, Tex this morning. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Retired Senior Airman John Berry takes a moment after his race to catch his breath and focus his attention. He competed in the first Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competition at JBSA-Randolph, Tex. this morning. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Retired Senior Airman John Berry stretches for the last straight away at the first ever Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competiton at JBSA-Randolph, Tex. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).

Competitors from across the nation submitted video of themselves competing for a chance to test themselves against other competitors. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shannon Hall)

Master Sgt. Nikki Favuzza rounds the corner during the first Virtual Track and Field Competition hosted by the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2). Competitors from across the nation submitted video of themselves competing for a chance to test themselves against other competitors. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shannon Hall)

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Tex. -- Tech Sgt. Justin Goad (L) and Master Sgt. Nikiki Favuzza(R) start off the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program (AFW2) Virtual Track & Field competition with a 1500 meter run at JBSA-Randolph, Texas this morning. In the current climate of physical distancing, AFW2 endeavors to continue maintaining a connection with wounded warriors and their caregivers. They do this through live virtual events on social media and have begun holding competitive events like this one for athletes to stay engaged with adaptive sports and with the staff of AFW2. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Shawn Sprayberry).
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