Posted on Oct 10, 2014
55th Annual Armed Forces Chess Championships @Air Force Academy
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Wish me well as I play in the 55th Annual Armed Forces Chess Championships held at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO Oct 11-13, 2014
2012 1st Place US Army....held at USS WASP Battle Carrier, Norfolk, VA
2013 2nd Place US Army....held at US Army Transportation Command, Ft. Eustis, VA
Wish me well as I play in the 55th Annual Armed Forces Chess Championships held at Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO Oct 11-13, 2014
2012 1st Place US Army....held at USS WASP Battle Carrier, Norfolk, VA
2013 2nd Place US Army....held at US Army Transportation Command, Ft. Eustis, VA
Chess
United States Air Force Academy (USAFA)
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This is great. Definitely praying for you to be successful.
TSgt Joshua Copeland, yes, they do. It's been around for many years. I'm not sure with the other branches but the Army even has a regulation and form to apply for the Chess Tournaments. DA Form 4878 "Army Chess Tournament Application" and AR 215-1, Chapter 8-16m2. In order to participate though, you have to be a member of the USCF and get a memorandum from your commander to participate. I wanted to participate many years ago but never took the time to actually do it. Would have been fun!!!
TSgt Joshua Copeland, yes, they do. It's been around for many years. I'm not sure with the other branches but the Army even has a regulation and form to apply for the Chess Tournaments. DA Form 4878 "Army Chess Tournament Application" and AR 215-1, Chapter 8-16m2. In order to participate though, you have to be a member of the USCF and get a memorandum from your commander to participate. I wanted to participate many years ago but never took the time to actually do it. Would have been fun!!!
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I wish you the best of luck SFC Drake (but I'm sure you have enough skill to not need luck!). I know you'll represent the Army well!
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SFC A.M. Drake, good luck and remember -- If you wish to succeed, you must brave the risk of failure!
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That's outstanding SFC Drake! Admit I didn't even know about this either. Be sure to share some highlight and good luck!
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