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    U.S. AIR FORCE DEFENDER CHALLENGE

    U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge

    U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge    

    The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge pits "the best of the best" Defenders from across Air Force major commands and international partners in a head-to-head team competition, focusing on the craft and tools of their trade -- weapons and tactics.

    The competition was first held in 1952 as a marksmanship contest in 1952 before transitioning in 1981 to an Olympics-style series of events focused on various Defender disciplines. Following a long hiatus beginning in 2004, the Air Force... read more

    52 Featured Videos

    2023 Defender Challenge

    2023 Defender Challenge
    10.27.23 | John Goddin | AFIMSC
    Defender Challenge is an Air Force Security Forces competition between major command teams that tests physical endurance and core operational...
    2023 Defender Challenge - Fitness

    2023 Defender Challenge - Fitness
    10.24.23 | John Goddin | AFIMSC
    This is B-ROLL shot during Defender Challenge of the Air Mobility Command team on Oct. 24, 2023. It specifically shows components of the 'Fitness'...
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    2023 Defender Challenge

    2023 Defender Challenge
    10.30.23 | Deborah Aragon | AFIMSC
    2023 Defender Challenge Team Air Force District of Washington's Staff Sgt. Johnny White listens to an event briefing before the fitness portion of...
    2023 Defender Challenge

    2023 Defender Challenge
    10.30.23 | Deborah Aragon | AFIMSC
    2023 Defender Challenge Team Air Force District of Washington huddle up at the end of the fitness portion of the competition Oct. 26, 2023, at the...
    2023 Defender Challenge

    2023 Defender Challenge
    10.30.23 | Deborah Aragon | AFIMSC
    From left, 2023 Defender Challenge Team Air Force District of Washington team members Airman 1st Class Samson Rasay and Airman 1st Class Connor...
    2023 Defender Challenge

    2023 Defender Challenge
    10.30.23 | Deborah Aragon | AFIMSC
    2023 Defender Challenge Team Air Force District of Washington's Staff Sgt. Tyler Arevalo congratulates his team mate Airman 1st Class Samson Rasay...
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    13 Featured Stories

    Defenders to hone skills at combat readiness events
    10.06.23 | Deborah Aragon | AFIMSC
    The security forces career field is set to evaluate air base ground defense capabilities delivered to the Department of the Air Force, and joint and coalition mission partners around the globe during two major events at Fort Bliss, Texas, Oct. 23-27.
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    Defender's Challenge
    05.19.16 | TSgt Joseph Park | 8FWPA
    Kunsan's Security Forces Squadron hosted a "Defender's Challenge" course for an important cause. Staff Sergeant Joseph Park has the story.