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The Air Force Women’s Rugby Team takes the field at the Armed

The U.S. Air Force Women’s Rugby Team stands at parade rest during the opening ceremony of the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship at the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. The Air Force and Space Force Women’s Rugby Team ended the Army’s championship streak in 2023 by defeating the Army 24-5 to earn its first tournament title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)

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The U.S. Air Force Women's Rugby Team huddles before their first match of the 2026 Armed Forces Women's Rugby Championship in Annapolis, Maryland, August 1, 2026. All Women's Rugby teams from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard, competed against each other for 1st place in the championship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jameelia Russ)

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Members of the U.S. Air Force Women’s Rugby Team clap in a huddle in Annapolis, Maryland, August 1, 2026. The clap-out huddle is a team-building technique used to boost morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jameelia Russ)

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A member of the U.S. Air Force Women’s Rugby Team runs with the ball after breaking away from the opposing player in Annapolis, Maryland, August 1, 2026. The missed tackle led the U.S. Air Force to an advantage, helping them score. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jameelia Russ)

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The Air Force Women’s Rugby Team takes the field at the Armed

Members of the U.S. Air Force Women’s Rugby team go head-to-head with the U.S. Coast Guard Women’s Rugby team in a scrum during the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Tournament at the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. The championship aims to foster teamwork, sportsmanship and camaraderie among servicewomen representing all five military branches. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)

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The Air Force Women’s Rugby Team takes the field at the Armed

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kelsie O’Brien, U.S. Air Force Women’s Rugby player, performs a drop goal during the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Tournament at the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. The Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship brought together the top female rugby players from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)

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The Air Force Women’s Rugby Team takes the field at the Armed

Members of the U.S. Air Force Women’s Rugby team go head-to-head against members of the U.S. Navy Women's Rugby Team during the Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Tournament at the U.S. Naval Academy, Maryland, Aug. 1, 2026. The Armed Forces Women’s Rugby Championship brought together the top female rugby players from the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy and Coast Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Macy Dismore-Mann)

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