- At the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, nine U.S. Army Soldier-athletes and coaches and two alternates will compete in bobsled, biathlon, Nordic combined, and figure skating.
- The U.S. Army has been training Soldier-athletes for more than 75 years and has sent more than 600 of them to compete on the world stage, earning more than 120 total medals across various sports and disciplines.
- Soldier-athletes serve and train in the World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), which allows top-ranked individuals to compete at the elite, international level in a variety of sports alongside teammates who share their mission of service.
The U.S. Army announced that nine Soldier-athletes and coaches will represent the United States at the 2026 Winter Games in Italy, with two additional Soldiers serving as alternates. These athletes train through the Army’s World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), which enables top-ranked Soldiers to compete at the international level while remaining full-time service members.
- – Lt. Col. Chris Fogt (Bobsled Head Coach)
- – Lt. Col. Garrett Hines (Bobsled Coach)
- – Sgt. 1st Class Shauna Rohbock (Bobsled Coach)
- – Sgt. Frank Del Duca (Bobsled)
- – Spc. Azaria Hill (Bobsled)
- – Staff Sgt. Deedra Irwin (Biathlon)
- – Spc. Sean Doherty (Biathlon)
- – Sgt. Ben Loomis (Nordic Combined)
- – Pvt. Spencer Howe (Pairs Figure Skating)
- – Cpl. Hakeem Abdul-Saboor (Bobsled Alternate)
- – Spc. Dana Kellogg (Luge Doubles Alternate)
Army leaders emphasized that Soldiers’ military training—discipline, teamwork, mental agility, and readiness—directly contributes to their athletic success. The Army has supported elite athletes for more than 75 years, sending over 600 Soldier-athletes to international competitions and earning more than 120 medals across 37 sports.
The competition’s location in northern Italy holds historical significance, as it was the site of key World War II victories by the Army’s 10th Mountain Division, whose Soldiers later helped establish the modern American ski industry. Army officials say the upcoming Games honor both the Army’s combat legacy and its long-standing tradition of athletic excellence.
