For the last decade, Tommy Jones of Simpsonville, South Carolina, and Chris Barnes of Double Oak, Texas, have been staples of the Team USA program and regulars on the medal stand at events across the globe.

The two recently helped the United States to a tournament-best eight-medal performance at the 2018 World Bowling Men's Championships in Hong Kong, and the event will mark their last as members of Team USA.

After a combined 27 years on Team USA, Barnes and Jones have decided to retire from the program, though both will continue to compete professionally.

Barnes, a 48-year-old right-hander, is a 16-time Team USA member, while Jones, a 40-year-old right-hander, has made 11 appearances on the team. Jones also spent one year on Junior Team USA.

Barnes and Jones have won dozens of medals competing for Team USA, and their success together includes four world championships - three in the coveted five-player team event (2008, 2010 and 2017) and one doubles title (2017).

The duo will be recognized during a special Team USA celebration at the 2019 USBC Convention in Las Vegas. The upcoming Convention is scheduled for April 29-May 2.

Release courtesy of Matt Cannizzaro, USBC Communications