U.S. Military All-Star team held tryouts in Norfolk Published March 31, 2008 By David Hopper Air Combat Command Public Affairs LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Va. (ACCNS) -- The U.S. Military All-Star baseball team held open tryouts in Norfolk over the weekend of March 14. Norfolk was the last recruiting stop for the all-star team who were looking for members from all branches of the military to complete their roster of about 25 players. "Today we are just seeing where everyone's skill level is," said Navy Airman Sean McGuire, military all-star pitching coach. "Most of these guy's haven't played in a while so this is like a tune up." The team was established in 1990 to promote the awareness of all Americans in support of military men and women in uniform. The all-stars have won 10 championships since their inception. "It makes me feel pretty good representing the Air Force out here today," said Langley Airman 1st Class Adam J. Fuller, during the tryouts. The players are selected among thousands of personnel worldwide and represent some of the most talented athletes in the armed forces, the majority have deployed in direct support of the Global War on Terrorism. Of the eight Airmen on the team six are currently deployed. "The U.S. Military All-Stars participate while off-duty and cover their own expenses," said Terry Allvord president U.S. Military All-Stars. "We decline government funding to ensure all available resources support our brave men and women overseas." The Military All-Star Web site stated that the baseball team is the only joint armed forces baseball program ever created. More than 30 military programs have been established in all services worldwide in an effort to assemble the most talented U.S. Military All-Stars team to compete against the finest professional, independent and summer collegiate programs in the world. The "Red, White and Blue Tour of America", visiting over 40 states and 6 countries, has become the most popular summer exhibition in the world; enjoyed by over 25 million people.