Casey Tibbs, 2007 ESPY Award

LOS ANGELES (July 11, 2007) - Before ESPN’s ESPY awards show, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Derek Sanchez interviews Cryptologic Technician (Interpretive) 1st Class Casey Tibbs about his award nomination on the red carpet at the Kodak Theatre. Tibbs was nominated in the Best Male Disabled Athlete category for his participation in the Paralympics. He is the only active duty service member to be nominated for an ESPY. The ESPY Awards is an annual sports awards ceremony created and broadcasted by ESPN. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Elizabeth Thompson (RELEASED)... This is the first photo we have seen from the red carpet... We had a ball that night and thanks to all who voted! It is truly an honor to be the first active duty service member to receive the award! I know I speak for Casey when I say this, but he hopes to continue to do many great things to inspire other wounded veterans and sports fans alike as well as military members to continue in their pursuit of excellence!