A Special Olympian competes in the shot put event at the 2009 Cherokee Strip Area 6 Track and Field Athletics meet held at Vance March 26. In the 40-year history of the Area 6 Special Olympics, 20 of the competitions have been held at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Chaplain (Lt. Col.) Michael Gilbert, 71st Flying Training Wing chaplain, leads the athletes participating in the 2009 Cherokee Strip Area 6 Special Olympics, as they parade around the running track at Vance March 26. Chaplain Gilbert played “Scotland the Brave” on the bagpipe. More than 250 Vance Airmen volunteered to assist 225 athletes competing in 13 events. Qualifying athletes will compete at the state-level Special Olympics in Stillwater, Okla., in May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
The Waller Junior High School band performed the national anthem during opening ceremonies of the 2009 Cherokee Strip Area 6 Track and Field Athletics meet, also known as the Area 6 Special Olympics, held at Vance March 26. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Airman 1st Class Benjamin Ekblad, left with white gloves, performs the national anthem in sign language while the Vance Silver Talon Honor Guard presents the colors during opening ceremonies for the 2009 Cherokee Strip Area 6 Track and Field Athletics meet, also known as the Area 6 Special Olympics, held at Vance March 26. More than 250 Vance Airmen volunteered to assist the 225 athletes compete in 13 events. In the 40-year history of the Area 6 Special Olympics, 20 of the competitions have been held at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Athletes and volunteers participate in the national anthem during opening ceremonies for the 2009 Cherokee Strip Area 6 Track and Field Athletics meet, also known as the Area 6 Special Olympics, held at Vance March 26. More than 250 Vance Airmen volunteered to assist the 225 athletes compete in 13 events. Qualifying athletes will compete at the state-level Special Olympics in Stillwater, Okla., in May. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)
Special Olympians stand on the award podium awaiting their ribbons during competition at the 2009 Cherokee Strip Area 6 Track and Field Athletics meet held at Vance March 26. More than 250 Vance Airmen volunteered to assist 225 athletes compete in 13 events. In the 40-year history of the Area 6 Special Olympics, 20 of the competitions have been held at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Terry Wasson)