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An athlete competes in a relay race during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day brings together service members and individuals with special needs for a day of games, friendly competition and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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Bagpipers perform for Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is an annual event hosted by RAF Mildenhall to provide a day of athletic activities and camaraderie for individuals with special needs from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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An athlete participates in an event during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is named after Joan Mann, a Ministry of Defense employee who established the event in 1981 to bring together military members, local residents and individuals with special needs through a day of sports and community engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James Wall, left, 100th Air Refueling Wing command chief and Col. Steven Byrum, right, 100th ARW commander, cut the cake with one of the competitors during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is a yearly event that offers individuals with special needs a day of athletic activities and an opportunity to build camaraderie with Team Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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An athlete competes in a wheelchair race during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is named after Joan Mann, a Ministry of Defense employee who established the event in 1981 to bring together military members, local residents and individuals with special needs through a day of sports and community engagement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assists a competitor with putting on fire protection gear during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is a yearly event that offers individuals with special needs a day of athletic activities and an opportunity to build camaraderie with Team Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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An athlete competes in basketball during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day brings together service members and individuals with special needs for a day of games, friendly competition and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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An athlete completes an obstacle course during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is an annual event hosted by RAF Mildenhall to provide a day of athletic activities and camaraderie for individuals with special needs from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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An athlete competes in a ring toss during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day provides individuals with special needs an opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic events while fostering camaraderie and strengthening ties between Team Mildenhall and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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A dance instructor performs in front of a crowd of participants during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day brings together service members and individuals with special needs for a day of games, friendly competition and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Steven Byrum, right, 100th Air Refueling Wing commander, shakes hands with a winning athlete during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day provides individuals with special needs an opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic events while fostering camaraderie and strengthening ties between Team Mildenhall and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Korell, 100th Operations Group commander, bestows a medal upon a winning athlete during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day provides individuals with special needs an opportunity to participate in a variety of athletic events while fostering camaraderie and strengthening ties between Team Mildenhall and the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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U.S. Air Force Col. Scott Korell, 100th Operations Group commander, pauses for a photo with an athlete during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is a yearly event that offers individuals with special needs a day of athletic activities and an opportunity to build camaraderie with Team Mildenhall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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An athlete and her escort dance and sing during the Zumba portion of Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day is an annual event hosted by RAF Mildenhall to provide a day of athletic activities and camaraderie for individuals with special needs from the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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Team Mildenhall holds 43rd annual Joan Mann Special Sports Day

Published June 12, 2026
100th Air Refueling Wing

ROYAL AIR FORCE MILDENHALL, England --

An athlete competes in a relay race during Joan Mann Special Sports Day at RAF Mildenhall, England, June 4, 2026. Joan Mann Special Sports Day brings together service members and individuals with special needs for a day of games, friendly competition and camaraderie. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sarah Spadie)

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