Goal! 460th Space Wing soccer teams prep for tournament

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Nolan Luna-Chavez, 460th Space Communications Squadron, bounces a soccer ball on his knee to stay agile. No matter what the season's outcome, Airman Luna-Chavez says he still maintains good sportsmanship and respects his fellow athletes. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe)

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Goal! 460th Space Wing soccer teams prep for tournament

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- A ball sits on a soccer field before a practice scrimmage at Buckley Air Force Base. Teams from each squadron will compete in the upcoming season. (U.S. photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe)

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Goal! 460th Space Wing soccer teams prep for tournament

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Prospective intramural soccer players huddle up for team planning June 16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe)

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Goal! 460th Space Wing soccer teams prep for tournament

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- "I play soccer because it's fun and it gives me a good way to stay active," says Airman 1st Class Nolan Luna-Chavez, 460th Space Communications Squadron. Airman Luna-Chavez plays a middle field position for the 460th SCS soccer team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe)

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Goal! 460th Space Wing soccer teams prep for tournament

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Airman 1st Class Nolan Luna-Chavez,460th Space Communication Squadron, stretches before doing a few practice drills. Airman Luna-Chavez has been playing soccer since the 7th grade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe)

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Goal! 460th Space Wing soccer teams prep for tournament

Published June 21, 2010
By Senior Airman Stephen Musal and Airman 1st Class Paul Labbe
460th Space Wing Public Affairs

BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- Soccer teams from each 460th Space Wing squadron, as well as tenant units across Buckley Air Force Base, competed June 18 in a base-wide tournament.

"I play soccer because it's fun and it gives me a good way to stay active," said Airman 1st Class Nolan Luna-Chavez, a middle fielder for the 460th Space Communications Squadron team. He added he still gets nervous before every game he plays, but after he's out there playing it just feels like second nature.

While the tournament today is quite competitive, Airman Luna-Chavez is preparing for something bigger: an intermural season against other bases here in the Front Range. Still, the opportunity to play is as important as winning.

No matter what the season's outcome, Airman Luna-Chavez said sportsmanship and the respect he holds for his fellow athletes are the most important part.

Results of the tournament will be posted as soon as they are announced.