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Air Force secures back-to-back wins on Saints’ practice field

U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Woods, 81st Aerospace Medical Squadron physical therapy element leader, and Senior Airman Jamar Narcisse, 81st Medical Support Squadron healthcare admin, attempt to block a runner during the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. The event featured service members from multiple branches competing in physical challenges to foster camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Air Force secures back-to-back wins on Saints’ practice field

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Michael Dixon, 81st Comptroller Squadron financial operations officer, and Airman Tremayne Upshaw, 81st Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle equipment maintenance apprentice, compete in the tug-of-war event during the Battle of the Branches at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. Hosted by the Saints and Dudley DeBosier, the multi-event challenge included flag football, tug-of-war, a push-up contest, long throw competition and a kicking challenge, bringing together military teams for a day of strength, skill, and service camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brett Mixson, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, talks with teammates after an event during the Battle of the Branches at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. Service members from multiple branches participated in various events including flag football, tug-of-war and push-up contests to promote camaraderie and physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Competitors warm up with sprints before the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. Service members from multiple branches participated in various events including flag football, tug-of-war and push-up contests to promote camaraderie and physical fitness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Sir Saint, a New Orleans Saints mascot, watches as service members warm up before the start of the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. Hosted by the Saints and Dudley DeBosier, the multi-event challenge included flag football, tug-of-war, a push-up contest, long throw competition and a kicking challenge, bringing together military teams for a day of strength, skill and service camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Air Force secures back-to-back wins on Saints’ practice field

An overall view of the indoor field at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. The venue hosted the Battle of the Branches competition, where a team of Airmen from Keesler Air Force Base claimed their second consecutive championship title in the multi-service tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Air Force secures back-to-back wins on Saints’ practice field

Service members from multiple military branches huddle for pre-game instructions before the start of the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. Hosted by the New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier, the event fostered camaraderie and community through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Air Force secures back-to-back wins on Saints’ practice field

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tazmin James, 336th Training Squadron systems operation course instructor, catches a football during warmups before the start of the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. Hosted by the New Orleans Saints and Dudley DeBosier, the event fostered camaraderie and community through friendly competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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A football rests on the turf at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. The Battle of the Branches competition brought together service members from multiple branches for friendly competition and community engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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The U.S. Air Force team celebrates their second consecutive victory from the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. The event featured service members from multiple branches competing in physical challenges to foster camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)

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Air Force secures back-to-back wins on Saints’ practice field

Published July 8, 2025
By Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida
81st Training Wing Public Affairs

KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Rachel Woods, 81st Aerospace Medical Squadron physical therapy element leader, and Senior Airman Jamar Narcisse, 81st Medical Support Squadron healthcare admin, attempt to block a runner during the Battle of the Branches competition at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center in Metairie, Louisiana, July 1, 2025. The event featured service members from multiple branches competing in physical challenges to foster camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kurstyn Canida)