A Special Olympics Washington aquatics athlete poses after swimming a lap during swim practice on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., May 28, 2015. The SOWA is designed to help kids and adults with intellectual disabilities develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage and experience joy while participating in the events and Genia Stewart, aquatics head coach and coordinator, SOWA plays a role in all of that. ( Army photos by Sgt. Jasmine Higgins, 28th Public Affairs Detachment) Athlete 150528-A-HS859-431

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