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NEWS | Aug. 20, 2026

Volleyball teams clashed in the Capital region at Joint Base Andrews

By Senior Airman Daniel Walderbach 316th Wing Public Affairs

The Capitol Clash Invitational Volleyball Tournament recently took place at Joint Base Andrews, August 15–16, 2026.  The event featured teams from across the Air Force including Joint Base Andrews, Dover Air Force Base, Wright-Patterson AFB, Shaw AFB, Moody AFB, Langley AFB, JB McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst and Seymour Johnson AFB. The tournament was the first of the season, with teams competing throughout the fall and winter for the opportunity to compete at the regional tournament in January. 

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