ANG Captain Is a Seahawk

Jan. 27, 2006

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ANG Captain Is a Seahawk: Football fans likely know that the Seattle Seahawks will meet the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL on Feb. 5 in Detroit. Some may not know that one of the Seahawks moonlights as Capt. Bryce Fisher, a Washington state Air National Guard public affairs officer. Fisher, defensive end #94, credits the Air Force with teaching him discipline and teamwork.

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