Ellie Hardwick, Law Enforcement Torch Run coordinator
Ellie Hardwick, Law Enforcement Torch Run coordinator and Patty Finch of the Centralia, Wash., Police Department greet 2,700 Washington Special Olympics Summer athletes and their coaches as they kick off the "F... More
Stewart Johnston, Auburn Parks Flying Wheels, focuses
Stewart Johnston, Auburn Parks Flying Wheels, focuses on staying with his teammate in an eight-lap race in the cycling event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord,... More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion’s Provost
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion’s Provost Marshal’s Office complete the final leg of the torch run Nov. 6 to Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps military poli... More
A security forces patrol vehicle leads the way for
A security forces patrol vehicle leads the way for the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run June 21, 2018, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. During the run, Special Olympics athletes ran alongside Airmen from the 60... More
(200203-N-OC333-005) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-005) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Volunteers erect the flagpole at the Flame of Hope Memorial Park during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-dedicated to POW/MIA ... More
Representing the combined forces of Army and Air Force,
Representing the combined forces of Army and Air Force, I Corps Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown attended the Washington Summer Special Olympics, "Flame of Hope", opening ceremony and greets 2,700 a... More
Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River
Coast Guardsmen from Coast Guard Station Siuslaw River in Florence, Ore., prepare for the start of their leg of the Law Enforcement Torch Run in Florence, July 10, 2014. Participants ran the Flame of Hope torch... More
Rosemary Wells, Moses Lake, strides toward the finish
Rosemary Wells, Moses Lake, strides toward the finish line in first place on the final lap of the female 800-meter walk at the track and field event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on J... More
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion run
Marines with Headquarters and Support Battalion run with the Flame of Hope Nov. 6 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps military police and security forces ran torches from ... More
Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron run with
Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron run with Special Olympics athletes at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2018, during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. During the run, a Special Olympics ... More
(200203-N-OC333-007) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-007) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Volunteers erect the flagpole at the Flame of Hope Memorial Park during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-dedicated to POW/MIA ... More
Washington Special Olympics participants, sponsors
Washington Special Olympics participants, sponsors and spectators gathered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31 to support 2,700 athletes and honor the “Flame of Hope”, carried from across the state by law enfo... More
Josh Caldwell, Marysville Bigfoot, lands in the sand
Josh Caldwell, Marysville Bigfoot, lands in the sand for his final attempt in the running long jump at the track and field event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McCh... More
Service members from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy,
Service members from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and Army prepare to run with the Flames of Hope Nov. 6 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Military police and security forces ran torches from their resp... More
Special Olympian Eric Silva, carries the Special Olympics
Special Olympian Eric Silva, carries the Special Olympics torch knowon as the "Flame of Hope” during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2018. Special Olympics athlet... More
(200203-N-OC333-013) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-013) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Station Oceana chaplain Lt. j. g. Timothy Lee sings the national anthem during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-dedi... More
The U.S. Air Force Color Guard walks through the crowd
The U.S. Air Force Color Guard walks through the crowd of 2,700 Washington Summer Special Olympics, "Flame of Hope" opening ceremony at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31. Each year the torch is carried by law enf... More
Kendall Lum, Issaquam Eagles, leaps into the air for
Kendall Lum, Issaquam Eagles, leaps into the air for his final attempt landing at 2.98 meters in the running long jump at the track and field event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Jo... More
Service members from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy,
Service members from the Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, and Army run with the Flames of Hope Nov. 6 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. The units ran in one mass formation to Risner Fitness and Sports Complex, ... More
The Flame of Hope aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ahi
The Flame of Hope aboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ahi (WPB 87364) before being passed along to Station Kauai, Apr. 18, 2018. Coast Guard is supporting the Hawaiian Special Olympics through the transport of the F... More
Special Olympian Eric Silva, carries the Special Olympics
Special Olympian Eric Silva, carries the Special Olympics torch known as the "Flame of Hope" during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2018. During the nearly two-mi... More
(200203-N-OC333-014) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-014) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) A fire truck assigned to Navy Region Mid-Atlantic Fire and Emergency Services parks by the Flame of Hope Memorial Park prior to the Flame of Hope Rededica... More
The 2013 Official Washington Special Olympics athlete-torch
The 2013 Official Washington Special Olympics athlete-torch bearer, Michael U'Ren and Detective Shirrell Veitenheimer, of the Kennewick Police Department, carry the "Flame of Hope" for the annual Washington Sum... More
Patrick Gardner, BKAT Mighty BKATs, grazes the bar
Patrick Gardner, BKAT Mighty BKATs, grazes the bar as he moves to the next height in the high jump at the track and field event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McCho... More
Service members stand at attention with their branch’s
Service members stand at attention with their branch’s flag as the Olympic torch is lit during the opening ceromony for the 15th annual Kadena Special Olympics Nov. 7 on Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan. Along w... More
Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Winiarski, officer
Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Winiarski, officer in charge, Station Kauai, receives the Flame of Hope from U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ahi (WPB 87364) offshore Kauai Apr. 18, 2018. The cutter handed off the Fl... More
Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron, leadership
Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron, leadership from the 60th Mission Support Group and Special Olympics athletes pose for a photo near the Duck Pond at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2018. A... More
The 2013 Official Washington Special Olympics Athlete-Torch
The 2013 Official Washington Special Olympics Athlete-Torch Bearer, Michael U'Ren and Detective Shirrell Veitenheimer, of the Kennewick Police Department, light the "Flame of Hope" for the annual Washington Sum... More
Rhena Necco, Fidalgo Lightning, takes the ball down
Rhena Necco, Fidalgo Lightning, takes the ball down field away from Marysville Hurricane defenders in a soccer game during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., M... More
Coast Guard member of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ahi (WPB
Coast Guard member of U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ahi (WPB 87364) holds the Flame of Hope prior to passing it off to a crew from Station Kauai Apr. 18, 2018. The cutter received the flame from Station Maui and is s... More
Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron run with
Airmen from the 60th Security Forces Squadron run with Special Olympics athletes at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., June 21, 2018, during the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run. During the run, a Special Olympics ... More
(200203-N-OC333-015) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-015) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Station Oceana Chaplain Lcdr. Alan Snyder lights a torch on the Flame of Hope Memorial prior to the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The fla... More
The 2013 Official Washington Special Olympics Athlete-Torch
The 2013 Official Washington Special Olympics Athlete-Torch Bearer, Michael U'Ren and Detective Shirrell Veitenheimer, of the Kennewick Police Department, light the "Flame of Hope" for the annual Washington Sum... More
Roger Rudzant, Marysville Hurricanes, takes the ball
Roger Rudzant, Marysville Hurricanes, takes the ball away from a Fidalgo Lightning defender in a soccer game during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31. ... More
Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Collis, officer in
Master Chief Petty Officer Mike Collis, officer in charge, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ahi (WPB 87364) hands the Flame of Hope to Senior Chief Petty Officer Michael Winiarski, officer in charge, Station Kauai, offs... More
(200203-N-OC333-037) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-037) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Station Oceana commanding officer, Capt. John Hewitt, speaks during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-dedicated to PO... More
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.- Washington Special
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.- Washington Special Olympics participants, sponsors and spectators gathered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31 to support 2,700 athletes and honor the “Flame of Hope”, carried ... More
The BKAT Wildcats received ribbons for 4th place in
The BKAT Wildcats received ribbons for 4th place in the juniors division of the soccer event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31. Each athlete, vo... More
(200203-N-OC333-042) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-042) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Station Oceana commanding officer, Capt. John Hewitt, speaks during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-dedicated to PO... More
Barrie McDonald, the board chairman of the Washington
Barrie McDonald, the board chairman of the Washington Summer Special Olympics, presents a gift to U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Robert B. Brown, left, the commanding general of I Corps, for the combined support of Army an... More
Bonnie Kienzle, a competitor with the Wolves on Wheels,
Bonnie Kienzle, a competitor with the Wolves on Wheels, hugs Sgt. Thomas Winklebleck, a wheeled vehicle operator with 523rd Composite Truck Company, as she gets of the bus at the cycling event during the 2015 S... More
(200203-N-OC333-053) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-053) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district, Elaine Luria, speaks during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-de... More
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.- Washington Special
Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash.- Washington Special Olympics participants, sponsors and spectators gathered at Joint Base Lewis-McChord May 31 to support 2,700 athletes and honor the “Flame of Hope”, carried ... More
Cyclists lean into their bicycles as they begin a long
Cyclists lean into their bicycles as they begin a long distance race at the cycling event during the 2015 Special Olympics Washington Summer Games on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 31. Each athlete, volun... More
(200203-N-OC333-053) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-053) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district, Elaine Luria, speaks during the Flame of Hope Rededication Ceremony. The memorial was re-de... More
(200203-N-OC333-072) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-072) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) U.S. Representative for Virginia's 2nd congressional district, Elaine Luria, escorts the Flame of Hope back to the monument at the Flame of Hope Memorial ... More
(200203-N-OC333-075) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-075) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Station Oceana chaplain Lcdr. Alan Snyder assists Joy Moynihan and Congresswoman Elaine Luria with relighting the Flame of Hope during the Flame... More
(200203-N-OC333-077) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020)
(200203-N-OC333-077) VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (Feb. 3, 2020) Naval Air Station Oceana chaplain Lcdr. Alan Snyder assists Joy Moynihan and Congresswoman Elaine Luria with relighting the Flame of Hope during the Flame... More