Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

The Air Force wheelchair basketball team scrimmages during practice at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. The team is composed of wounded warriors who compete against other Department of Defense teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Mark Shepherd, the coach of the Air Force wheelchair basketball team, gives advice to his team during a practice at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. Shepherd has been coaching for three years. The team is set to compete against other Department of Defense teams in June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Austin Williamson, a shooting guard with the Air Force wheelchair basketball team, prepares to shoot a free throw during practice at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. The team is composed of wounded warriors who compete against other Department of Defense teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Jerry Terry, the assistant coach of the Air Force wheelchair basketball team, picks up a basketball during practice at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. This Terry’s first year coaching with the team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Ben Seekell, a point guard on the Air Force wheelchair basketball team, participates during practice at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. The AF's team is set to compete with Department of Defense teams in June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Members of the Air Force sitting volleyball team participate in a scrimage at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. The scrimmage occurred during the first official practice of the 2017 season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Larry O'Neil, a member of the Air Force sitting volleyball team, reaches back to set the volleyball at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. Players participated in a variety of drills and a scrimmage game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Keary Gwinn, a member of the Air Force sitting volleyball team, sets the volleyball during a scrimmage at Hurlburt Field, Fla., April 24, 2017. The scrimmage was part of training before their annual competition in June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain)

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Hurlburt hosts AF wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball teams

Published April 28, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Dennis Spain
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- The Air Force wheelchair basketball and sitting volleyball teams practiced and scrimmaged here, April 24-28 in preparation for their annual competition in June. The teams are composed of wounded warriors who compete against other Department of Defense teams.