Airmen, Soldiers play paintball during Arctic Warrior Olympics

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  • By Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy
  • JBER Public Affairs
Airmen and Soldiers compete in a paintball tournament during the 2016 Arctic Warrior Olympics at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 17, 2016. The Arctic Warrior Olympics originated in 1982, when Airmen at Elmendorf Air Force Base initiated Airman Day to promote camaraderie and good health. Then in 1986, it became known as Elmendorf Field Day. It was renamed the Arctic Warrior Olympics in 1989 and is hosted in conjunction with the Military Appreciation Picnics. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy)