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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley Bounds and Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yow, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, push a humvee to an objective point during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tested the defenders on various tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yow and Airman Ashley Bounds, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, respond to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jasmin Chan and Senior Airman Katelyn Edwards, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, receive coordinates after responding to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. Teamwork, endurance, strength and job knowledge were tested through scenarios that could be present in compromised environments or combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William McCathern and Staff Sgt. Cord Wickander, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, respond to a simulated hostage scenario during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The BDC timed event consisted of a nine-mile ruck around the perimeter of the base equipped with a 30-pound pack, with various obstacles and challenges along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Dogyeg, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, plots coordinates on a map during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tested Airmen on various tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman Ashley Bounds, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, simulates searching for a UXO during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The BDC timed event consisted of a nine-mile ruck around the perimeter of the base equipped with a 30-pound pack, with various obstacles and challenges along the way. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Acencion Garcia, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, pushes a humvee to an objective point during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tested the defenders on various tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jimmy Quary, left, and Senior Airman Adam Beck, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, plot coordinates on a map during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The tasks in the challenge were designed to push Airmen out of their comfort zones, tackling problem sets and obstacles not typically faced during their daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Adam Beck, left, and Senior Airman Jimmy Quary, 18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, perform a litter carry during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. A litter is a stretcher carried by two to four bearers, and is used to evacuate sick or injured personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jimmy Quary, left, and Senior Airman Adam Beck,18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, compete in a 50-meter swim during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The event consisted of swimming in uniform,salvaging equipment from the pool floor and pushing a raft filled with 30-pound ruck packs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. James Wilson, left, and Senior Airman Nikolas Somoza,18th Security Forces Squadron defenders, begin a 50-meter swim during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The tasks in the challenge were designed to push Airmen out of their comfort zones, tackling problem sets and obstacles not typically faced during their daily duties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kyle Hansen,18th Security Forces Squadron defender, helps wingmen compete in a 50-meter swim during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The event consisted of swimming in uniform,salvaging equipment from the pool floor and pushing a raft filled with 30-pound ruck packs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Melany Bermudez)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Col. Laura Ramos, right, 18th Mission Support Group commander, carries the ceremonial torch with Kadena Special Olympics athletes during the closing ceremony at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event bringing competition and recognition to Okinawan and American Special Olympics athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete displays their medals won during the event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. KSO celebrates the return of 18 years of partnership with Okinawan athletes, uniting service members and local communities through competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Gardner, left, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory specialist, runs with a Kadena Special Olympics athlete through the finish line of the 400-meter relay event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Gardner volunteered to be a KSO athlete’s “buddy” for the day, helping them maneuver through events and encouraging them to perform at their best. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Jonathan Gardner, left, 18th Component Maintenance Squadron precision measurement equipment laboratory specialist, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman William King, 718th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, pose with Kadena Special Olympics athletes at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Gardner and King volunteered to be “buddies” that assisted and motivated the KSO athletes through the day’s events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

The Amelia Earhart Intermediate School Firebird drummers perform during the Kadena Special Olympics at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event bringing competition and recognition to Okinawan and American Special Olympics athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete competes during the softball throw event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. The Kadena Special Olympics is a one-day sporting and entertainment event bringing competition and recognition to Okinawan and American Special Olympics athletes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete celebrates with a KSO volunteer after completing the softball throw event at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. KSO celebrates the return of 18 years of partnership with Okinawan athletes, uniting service members and local communities through competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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Kadena Special Olympics returns to Okinawa

A Kadena Special Olympics athlete competes in the 100-meter dash event alongside KSO volunteers at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 9, 2023. Established by the 18th Wing commander in 1999, KSO is a sporting and outreach event providing opportunities for U.S. and Okinawan communities to band together in support of people with disabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sebastian Romawac)
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