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  • U.S. Air Force Airman Rachel Chi and Airman Basic Parker Ogle, 336th Training Squadron students, high-five Teresa Luna, Area 1 athlete, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Airman Rachel Chi and Airman Basic Parker Ogle, 336th Training Squadron students, high-five Teresa Luna, Area 1 athlete, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Cordova, 81st Security Forces Squadron commander, and Special Agent Shannon Robinson, Office of Special Investigations Detachment 407 commander, assist Jessie Wims, Area 16 athlete, with lighting the cauldron during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Richard Cordova, 81st Security Forces Squadron commander, and Special Agent Shannon Robinson, Office of Special Investigations Detachment 407 commander, assist Jessie Wims, Area 16 athlete, with lighting the cauldron during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler leadership and personnel attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Keesler leadership and personnel attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • John Walker, Area 10 athlete, attends the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    John Walker, Area 10 athlete, attends the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Airmen, athletes and coaches attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Airmen, athletes and coaches attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler leadership and personnel attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Keesler leadership and personnel attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Airmen, athletes and coaches attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Airmen, athletes and coaches attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games opening ceremonies at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 13, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diego Vasquez Acosta, Airman Basic Orville Wright, Airman 1st Class James Muyano, 366th Training Squadron students, volunteer during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Diego Vasquez Acosta, Airman Basic Orville Wright, Airman 1st Class James Muyano, 366th Training Squadron students, volunteer during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Athletes and volunteers attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Athletes and volunteers attend the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Connor Tingle, Area 12 athlete, participates in powerlifting during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Connor Tingle, Area 12 athlete, participates in powerlifting during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Jesse Wims, Area 16 athlete, participates in powerlifting during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Jesse Wims, Area 16 athlete, participates in powerlifting during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Dean Goodwin, Area 1 athlete, participates in bocce during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Dean Goodwin, Area 1 athlete, participates in bocce during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Tracy Herndell, Area 10 athlete, participates in mini javelin throw during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Tracy Herndell, Area 10 athlete, participates in mini javelin throw during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Miguel Evans, Area 3 athlete, participates in shot put during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Miguel Evans, Area 3 athlete, participates in shot put during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Jontavious Allen, Area 15 athlete, participates in running long jump during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Jontavious Allen, Area 15 athlete, participates in running long jump during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Erica Allred, Area 11 athlete, participates in running long jump, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Erica Allred, Area 11 athlete, participates in running long jump, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Airmen Alisiah Velasquez and Lazaro Valdes, 336th Training Squadron students, assist Tracey Smith, Area 3 athlete, with decorating a sun visor, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Airmen Alisiah Velasquez and Lazaro Valdes, 336th Training Squadron students, assist Tracey Smith, Area 3 athlete, with decorating a sun visor, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler leadership presents medals to athletes during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Keesler leadership presents medals to athletes during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Keesler personnel volunteer during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Keesler personnel volunteer during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Kevin Boatwright, Area 8 athlete, displays his gold medal during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Kevin Boatwright, Area 8 athlete, displays his gold medal during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Icban, 336th Training Squadron deputy commander, presents a medal to Ryan Damico, Area 16 athlete, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Icban, 336th Training Squadron deputy commander, presents a medal to Ryan Damico, Area 16 athlete, during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Icban, 336th Training Squadron deputy commander, presents medals to the Mississippi Mud Bugs softball team during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    U.S. Air Force Maj. Marc Icban, 336th Training Squadron deputy commander, presents medals to the Mississippi Mud Bugs softball team during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Airman sponsors and athletes walk to the events area during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Airman sponsors and athletes walk to the events area during the Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Athletes and their Airman sponsors dance during the closing ceremonies of Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Athletes and their Airman sponsors dance during the closing ceremonies of Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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  • Athletes and their Airman sponsors dance during the closing ceremonies of Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    Athletes and their Airman sponsors dance during the closing ceremonies of Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games at Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., May 14, 2022. Over 600 athletes participated in the Summer Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Kemberly Groue)

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    Keesler hosts 2022 Special Olympics Mississippi Summer Games

    • Published May 16, 2022
    • By Kemberly Groue
    • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
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