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strikeAug 14, 2026

Air Force athletes chasing Olympic dreams in between serving the nation in a critical time

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As U.S. airmen carry out combat operations in the war with Iran, a small group of service members is representing the Air Force in a different arena: elite international sports. Through the World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, Air Force athletes can train full time while remaining on active duty.

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  • Jackson ThompsonBy Jackson Thompson

    As U.S. airmen carry out combat operations in the war with Iran, a small group of service members is representing the Air Force in a different arena: elite international sports. Through the World Class Athlete Program, or WCAP, Air Force athletes can train full time while remaini…

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