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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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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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