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Anthony Sokenu, D.C. Special Olympics assistant director of sports, briefs volunteers Feb. 23 on the proper procedures and rules before the bowling competition in Hyattsville, Md. “What you have unfortunately with Special Olympians is that they do not have the same interactions and the same opportunities as athletes without special abilities,” said Sokenu. “Special Olympics provide athletes a safe haven for their abilities, not their disabilities. It allows individuals without special needs to see our athletes see what they can do and see how they contribute to society.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)


Service members volunteer at D.C. Special Olympics

Anthony Sokenu, D.C. Special Olympics assistant director of sports, briefs volunteers Feb. 23 on the proper procedures and rules before the bowling competition in Hyattsville, Md. “What you have unfortunately with Special Olympians is that they do not have the same interactions and the same opportunities as athletes without special abilities,” said Sokenu. “Special Olympics provide athletes a safe haven for their abilities, not their disabilities. It allows individuals without special needs to see our athletes see what they can do and see how they contribute to society.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano)

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AFDW Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke and AFDW Vice Commander Col. Chris Patterson complete their Combined Federal Campaign forms. AFDW members can donate to their favorite charities through CFC until 15 December 2015 (U.S. Air Force illustration/Mr. James Lotz).
(Left to right) Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Operations Chris Bloyer, Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke, Washington Redskins Vice President of Marketing Rod Nenner, Joint Base Andrews Commander Col. Brad Hoagland and their guests Karyl Bloyer, Kimberlee DeWitt, Rebecca Nenner, and Jill Hoagland pose for a photo at the AFDW Community Partnership Dinner at the Burke residence August 27, 2015 on Joint Base Andrews, Md. Representatives from the Redskins organization where invited to the base as part of an initiative to increase public awareness and understanding of the Air Force, AFDW and Joint Base Andrews, and to discuss ways to partner to support the community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Martin)
Washington Redskins Vice President of Marketing Rod Nenner, Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke and their guests Kimberlee DeWitt and Rebecca Nenner chat before dinner at the Burke residence on Joint Base Andrews, Md. August 27, 2015. The purpose of the AFDW Community Partnership Dinner is to inform, educate and raise awareness of the Air Force among distinguished civic leaders and their respective communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Martin)
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke welcomes Washington Redskins Senior Vice President of Operations Chris Bloyer to his residence on Joint Base Andrews, Md. August 27, 2015. Representatives from the Redskins organization where invited to the base as part of an initiative to increase public awareness and understanding of the Air Force, AFDW and Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Martin)
United States Air Force Band Singing Sergeants vocalists Tech. Sgt. Aaron Paige and Tech. Sgt. Hannah Shirey, bassist Tech. Sgt. Cameron Kayne, and drummer Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Hoffmann perform at the Air Force District of Washington Community Partnership Dinner August 27, 2015 at the Burke residence on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The purpose of the AFDW Community Partnership Dinner is to inform, educate and raise awareness of the Air Force among distinguished civic leaders and their respective communities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Martin)
Air Force District of Washington Commander Maj. Gen. Darryl Burke pins his honorary commander, Rod Nenner, Washington Redskins Vice President of Marketing, August 27, 2015 at his residence on Joint Base Andrews, Md. The Honorary Commanders Program is intended to encourage an exchange of ideas, share experiences and foster friendship between key members of the local civilian community and the Joint Base Andrews military leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo/Michael Martin)
Airman 1st Class Cassandra Heal awards a gold medal to a competitor after competing at the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25, 2015, in Hyattsville, Md. Every year athletes from the across the National Capital Region compete in the four-day championship competition. Heal works as a Bio Medical Equipment Technician for the 779th Medical Group, Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)
Staff Sgt. Jose Camacho congratulates a competitor after picking up a spare at the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25, 2015, in Hyattsville, Md. Every year athletes from the across the National Capital Region compete in the four-day championship competition. Camacho works as a Paralegal/Civil Litigation for the Air Force Legal Operation Agency (AFLOA), Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)
Staff Sgt. Jose Camacho helps a competitor line up her bowling ball at the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25, 2015, in Hyattsville, Md. Every year athletes from the across the National Capital Region compete in the four-day championship competition. Camacho works as a Paralegal/Civil Litigation for the Air Force Legal Operation Agency (AFLOA), Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)
Airman 1st Class Tyler Kaake helps a competitor line up his bowling ball at the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25, 2015, in Hyattsville, Md. Every year athletes from the across the National Capital Region compete in the four-day championship competition. Kaake works as a Bio Medical Equipment Technician for the 779th Medical Group, Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)
Air Force District of Washington Command Chief Master Sgt. Farrell Thomas and 1st Lt. Delma Guevara, AFDW Command Volunteer Coordinator, receive the Special Olympics Special Friend Award on behalf Air Force volunteers for their role in the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25, 2015, in Hyattsville, Md. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)
Athlete Paul Cook approaches a bowling lane as Staff Sgt. Daniel Andrade cheers him on during the D.C. Special Olympics Bowling Championship Feb. 25, 2015, in Hyattsville, Md. Cook is 80 years old and really enjoys these types of events. More than 50 Airmen showed up to assist athletes while they bowled. Andrade works a clerk at Pass & Registration for the 11th Security Support Squadron, Joint Base Andrews. (U.S. Air Force photo/James E. Lotz)
Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano
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