Air University’s Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution (AFIT CI) radiology resident, Capt. Timothy Hendricks was selected to complete in the 60th World Military Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Cross Country Team World Championships in Pigi Pilis Trikala, Greece in March 2026.  Pictured in Capt. Hendricks in Pigi Pilis Trikala, Greece (Contributed photo).

Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution (AFIT CI) radiology resident, Capt. Timothy Hendricks was selected to complete in the 60th World Military Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Cross Country Team World Championships in Pigi Pilis Trikala, Greece in March 2026.

As part of Air University’s broader mission to educate and develop joint warfighters, AFIT CI is responsible for placing selected Air Force officers, enlisted members, and civilians at accredited civilian universities, hospitals and leading industries to pursue advanced degrees and programs.

The AFS was established in 1948 as the Inter-Service Sports Council (ISSC) and is open to Active Duty, and U.S. Armed Forces personnel only, including Reservists and National Guard members.  The ISSC created the policies and procedures that have allowed Armed Forces personnel to train and compete for national, Olympic and international competitions.       

Capt. Hendricks competed in the men’s 10k race and placed 32nd out of 125 total runners, with a time of 30:28 for 6.2 miles; only two minutes and eight seconds behind first place.  In the 10k race, 37 countries competed and up to four athletes raced from each country.  The three lowest placings of the individual runners from the same country determined the team score; the lowest team score won first place. For the 10k race, team USA had four athletes run and placed fifth overall, led by ENS Murphy Smith who placed 11th overall in 29:18.

“There were a lot of adjustments team USA had to make with the travel and collectively, I’m proud of our effort against a really quality field. Outside of the race, the trip was just a tremendous experience. I’ll cherish the memories I have exploring Athens and meeting with service members from other nations for the rest of my life.” said Hendricks.

Capt. Hendricks qualified to run for Team USA by placing third in the US Armed Forces National Championships, held in rainy conditions in San Antonio, Texas, in January 2026. At that event, top athletes from the Air Force, Navy, Army, and Marines competed against each other, with the top four qualifying for the 10K team at the CISM World Games.

Air University’s Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution (AFIT CI) radiology resident, Capt. Timothy Hendricks was selected to complete in the 60th World Military Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Cross Country Team World Championships in Pigi Pilis Trikala, Greece in March 2026.  Pictured is Capt. Hendricks (third from left) with team USA (Contributed photo).

Hendricks commissioned into the AF in 2017, and enrolled in medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine through the Health Professions Scholarship Program.  After graduating from medical school in 2021, he interned in General Surgery at the University of California, Davis. 

He is currently completing his final year of residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Naval Medical Center in San Diego, California, and was selected as Chief Resident in 2026.  Hendricks will graduate from residency in July 2026 and will be stationed at Nellis AFB, Las Vegas, for his first staff tour.

AFIT CI is responsible for placing selected Air Force officers, enlisted members, and civilians at accredited civilian universities, hospitals and leading industries to pursue advanced degrees and programs.

For more information about AFIT’s CI Program, please contact: AFIT.CIWorkflow@us.af.mil or visit www.afit.edu/CIP

About AFIT

Through AFIT, Air University delivers advanced education and research that develops joint warfighters, supports operational problem solving and integrates capability across the enterprise. Graduates leave AFIT with more than advanced degrees. They bring the ability to apply technical knowledge in operational settings and support faster, better-informed decisions across the Joint Force, reinforcing Air University’s role as a trusted partner to leaders across the Department of the Air Force and the broader Joint Force.

AFIT is located at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.  AFIT’s mission is to educate defense professionals to innovatively accomplish the deterrence and warfighting missions of the USAF and USSF.  AFIT’s vision is to lead defense-focused education, research and consultation to accelerate military superiority across all domains and is accomplished through operationally relevant advanced academic education, research, and professional continuing education. 

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Air University’s Air Force Institute of Technology Civilian Institution (AFIT CI) radiology resident, Capt. Timothy Hendricks was selected to complete in the 60th World Military Armed Forces Sports (AFS) Cross Country Team World Championships in Pigi Pilis Trikala, Greece in March 2026.  Pictured is Capt. Hendricks during the race (Contributed photo).