article_snippet: These striking images are among the winning entries in the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competitionthe Year competition, open to photography by U.S. service members only.
article_snippet: Winners of the annual contest, judged by the Stars and Stripes newspaper, were announced this month.
article_snippet: the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competition went to Air Force Staff Sgt.
article_snippet: The judges recognized Young for the strength and breadth of Young images, among The judges a F-16 pilot refueling in midair, a soldier whacking golf balls into the Afghan desert and a Navy lieutenant celebrating after winning a game of cards.
article_snippet: The contest is part of the Defense Department's Visual Information Awards Program, designed to recognize and promote excellence among military photographers, videographers, journalists, mass communication specialists and graphic artists.
highlights_snippet: Winners announced in the 2014 Military Photographer of the Year competition .
  
highlights_snippet: The annual contest is open to U.S. service members .