Airman 1st Class Lance Thornton discusses times with a member of his team practice Aug. 30. Thornton began volunteering and sharing his experience from competing at the college level in the 100-yard butterfly, 100-yard breaststroke, 50-yard freestyle, and 200-yard individual medley which he set the school record in 2009. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Blankenship)