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David "D.J." Smith Sanchez makes sure he clears the bar while competing as a member of the Auburn University track team. He is competing as a member of the Puerto Rican National Olympic Team at this summer’s Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro in honor of his maternal grandfather who born in Puerto Rico and passed away two years ago. His dad, David Smith, is a customer support technician at DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia.

Aug. 12, 2016

Aviation employee’s son going for Olympic gold in Rio

RICHMOND, VA — Whether it’s watching Michael Phelps and Simone Manuel in the pool, Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the basketball court or the U.S. women’s gymnastics team, the excitement of the 2016 summer Olympic games in Rio de Janeiro can cause your heart to race.

Associate Teacher Derrhyl Duncan reads a story to children at the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Nov. 4, 2015.

Nov. 10, 2015

DSCR Child Development Center associate teacher strives for 2016 Olympic gold in Rio

RICHMOND, Virginia — When Derrhyl Duncan walks into a classroom at the Bettye Ackerman-Cobb Child Development Center at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, it’s immediately clear he’s a favorite amongst the youngsters. They chant his name and slap high fives with him. They gather around him and giggle with delight as he sits down, pulls out a book and begins