Twitter
Facebook
Two Airmen from the World Class Athlete Program will represent Team USA and the Air Force at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games in Italy next month.
Staff Sgt. Kelly Curtis is set to compete in skeleton, while Senior Airman Jasmine Jones will compete in bobsleigh.
Both athletes are part of Department of the Air Force WCAP, which is managed by the Air Force Services Center. The program allows elite Airmen athletes to train and compete in national and international sports competitions with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the Olympic Games.
“This accomplishment deserves more than just congratulations. Olympians, you represent the pinnacle of athleticism and the warrior mindset that defines our Air Force,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Matthew Lohmeier. “We are so proud to have you represent the Air Force and the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympics. Your performance on the world stage demonstrates a critical link between physical fitness, commitment to excellence and military readiness. With all of our support: go fight, go win, go Air Force!”
Curtis, who competed at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, China, trains at Aviano Air Base, Italy. Jones, competing in her first Olympic games, trains in Lake Placid, New York.
WCAP has seen Olympic qualifiers double since a recruiting strategy revision in 2021 and this is the program’s first ever back-to-back Winter Olympic selection.
“The Air Force Services Center team that supports the World Class Athlete Program is thrilled to see these Airmen qualify as Winter Olympians,” said Col. E. Jonelle Eychner, Commander, AFSVC. “We invest significant time and effort ensuring their foundational needs are met, allowing them to focus on their sport, compete with confidence, and proudly represent the Air Force on the global stage.”
For more information on the Olympic Winter games, visit www.olympics.com/en/milano-cortina-2026.
For more information on USA Bobsled/Skeleton, visit www.usabs.com.
