Ezekiel “Zeke” McCarley, center, 10-year-old Special Olympics aquatic competitor, poses with his mother, Kaci McCarley, right, after swim practice for the 2015 Special Olympics Washington held on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, May 28-31. Zeke qualified for three different aquatic events at state level; the 10m Assisted Swim, the 15m Aquatic Walk, and the 15m Unassisted Swim. ( Army photos by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) Mother 150528-A-HS859-980

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