United States Air Force Captain Jeff Kuzma, a space engineer, is training to make the US Olympic team in the 800-meter run. After several laps in the Academy Field House, he is a blur. Not even winded, CPT Kuzma displays the Olympic level talent and skills of members in the World Class Athlete program. The program provides active duty, Guard and Reserve athletes the opportunity to train full time in their sport for up to two years. He is a common sight on the Air Force Academy grounds as he runs the miles away, rain or shine. One stride at a time he comes closer to an Olympic medal. By attending sports clinics he and other members of the program help get children involved with sports and ...

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[Complete] Scene Caption: United States Air Force Captain Jeff Kuzma, a space engineer, is training to make the US Olympic team in the 800-meter run. After several laps in the Academy Field House, he is a blur. Not even winded, CPT Kuzma displays the Olympic level talent and skills of members in the World Class Athlete program. The program provides active duty, Guard and Reserve athletes the opportunity to train full time in their sport for up to two years. He is a common sight on the Air Force Academy grounds as he runs the miles away, rain or shine. One stride at a time he comes closer to an Olympic medal. By attending sports clinics he and other members of the program help get children involved with sports and aware of the possibilities that Air Force members have while serving their country. While competing in national and international track meets builds his competitive edge, it also provides the USAF recognition in the world community, 22 June 2000.

Base: US Air Force Academy

State: Colorado (CO)

Country: United States Of America (USA)

Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Lance Cheung, USAF

Release Status: Released to Public
Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files