Tech. Sgt. Jacob Smith, 343rd Recruiting Squadron recruiter, talks to Rob Brooks, Mediacom MC22 sports reporter, prior to the Dowling Catholic and Valley High School football game in Des Moines, Iowa, Sept 4. The game was part of the 2009 Great American Rivalry Series, sponsored by the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David McCarrison)
Tech. Sgt. Jacob Smith, 343rd Recruiting Squadron recruiter, references the Power Push-up Challenge to two Valley High School students prior to the Great American Rivalry Series game between Dowling Catholic and Valley Sept. 4 in Des Moines, Iowa. The series is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David McCarrison)
Jason Perez, a Dowling High School senior, participates in the Power Push-up Challenge prior to the Great American Rivalry Series game between Dowling Catholic and Valley Sept. 4 in Des Moines, Iowa. The series is sponsored by the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David McCarrison)
More than 8,000 fans watched as Dowling Catholic defeated Valley High School 44-14 at the U.S. Air Force-sponsored Great American Rivalry Series football game Sept. 4. The Air Force sponsors events like this to raise public awareness and to get its message out to the American people. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David McCarrison)
Staff Sgt. Darlene Rust, 343rd Recruiting Squadron recruiter, presents quarterback Michael Hudson, a Dowling Catholic senior, with the Most Valuable Player trophy after Dowling Catholic defeated Valley High School in the U.S. Air Force-sponsored Great American Rivalry Series game in Des Moines, Iowa Sept 4. As part of the Series, the wining team earns bragging rights and the coveted champion trophy, present on field by a member of the U.S. Air Force. The game’s most valuable player is also recognized, and the Series awards the top student-athlete from each school a college scholarship. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David McCarrison)
Dowling Catholic football players celebrate after defeating Valley High School 44-14 at Drake Stadium in Des Moines, Iowa Sept 4. Dowling Catholic was awarded the Great American Rivalry Series championship trophy for their win. Sponsored by the U.S. Air Force, the Series allows the Air Force to showcase how teamwork, dedication and commitment to excellence goes beyond the football field. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. David McCarrison)