Special Olympics 2012

Airman Basic Luis Morello, 335th Training Squadron; Airman 1st Class Steven Tepperberg, 338th TRS; athlete Chris Ferrell; Airman Basic Zachary Coonrod and Airman 1st Class John Heffington, 335th TRS, display a few moves during the victory dance that marked the end of the 2012 Mississippi Special Olympics Summer Games, Keesler Air Force Base, Miss.

2012 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

Mike Shempert, athlete, throws the shot put during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games, May 12, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. It’s the 26th year that Keesler has hosted the statewide event. Opening ceremonies took place May 11. Athletic competitions took place throughout the day and were followed by a victory dance May 12. More than 1,200 athletes and coaches and 3,000 volunteers joined forces to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

2012 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

Mike Shempert, athlete, throws the shot put during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games, May 12, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. It’s the 26th year that Keesler has hosted the statewide event. Opening ceremonies took place May 11. Athletic competitions took place throughout the day and were followed by a victory dance May 12. More than 1,200 athletes and coaches and 3,000 volunteers joined forces to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

2012 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

Tabitha Turnage, athlete, does the butterfly stroke in the 100 yard individual medley swim competition at the Biloxi Natatorium, Biloxi, Miss., during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games, May 12, 2012. It’s the 26th year that Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., has hosted the statewide event. Opening ceremonies took place May 11. Athletic competitions took place throughout the day and were followed by a victory dance May 12. More than 1,200 athletes and coaches and 3,000 volunteers joined forces to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

2012 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

Tiffany Henegar, athlete, wheels herself down the track in the 25 meter wheelchair race during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games, May 12, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. It’s the 26th year that Keesler has hosted the statewide event. Opening ceremonies took place May 11. Athletic competitions took place throughout the day and were followed by a victory dance May 12. More than 1,200 athletes and coaches and 3,000 volunteers joined forces to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

2012 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

Airmen 1st Class Brian Bryant and Candace Vessels, 338th Training Squadron, pose for a photo with their sponsored athlete, Shelby Smith, 15, following the completion of the 25-meter assisted walk during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games, May 12, 2012, at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss. It’s the 26th year that Keesler has hosted the statewide event. Opening ceremonies took place May 11. Athletic competitions took place throughout the day and were followed by a victory dance May 12. More than 1,200 athletes and coaches and 3,000 volunteers joined forces to make the event a success. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)