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18 SFS Airmen battle for glory during Best Defender Challenge

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jesiah Moreno and Senior Airman Daniel Bermudez, 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 Senior Airman Patrick Dogyeg, 18th Security Forces Squadron defender, conducts a humvee cross-load 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 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 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 Staff Sgt. Jessi Roth)
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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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18 SFS conducts OC spray training

Airman 1st Class Sebastian De Peñacruz, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, detains Airman Dalon Alford, 18th SFS supply technician, during an oleoresin capsicum spray training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. The exercise consisted of being sprayed, going through a series of various baton strikes against multiple attackers, then disarming and handcuffing an individual before rinsing off the spray. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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18 SFS conducts OC spray training

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Derrall Bridges, 18th Security Force Squadron unit instructor (left), sprays Airman 1st Class Alexa Mendoza, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, with oleoresin capsicum spray during a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. OC spray is a less-than-lethal tool that can be used to de-escalate a situation without having to otherwise resort to lethal force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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18 SFS conducts OC spray training

Airman 1st Class Andy Truong, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, fights off a defender in a Redman suit during a Oleoresin capsicum training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. OC spray causes the victim’s eyes to water, making it harder to see their attacker. The training allows Airmen to experience how exposure can inhibit their senses, enabling them to more effectively react if exposed in the field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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18 SFS conducts OC spray training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. David Guelker, 18th Security Forces Squadron training supervisor, helps Airman 1st Class Muriel Allende, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, rinse oleoresin capsicum spray off of his face following a training exercise at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. The effects of OC spray can last an average of 30 minutes to an hour after application. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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18 SFS conducts OC spray training

Airman 1st Class Muriel Allende, 18th Security Forces Squadron response force member, stands at attention as his instructor sprays him with oleoresin capsicum spray at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 12, 2022. Security forces Airmen are exposed to OC spray prior to being certified to carry it so they are aware of its effects on the suspect and themselves. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexis Redin)
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