The U.S. Air Force Defender Challenge pits "the best of the best" defenders in head-to-head team competition focusing on the craft and tools of their trade… weapons and tactics. Pulling off an event of this size takes a significant amount of effort. Here is James Truitt with more.
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James Truitt – Reporting, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (00:03)
Lt Chelsey Hibsch - Team PACAF (00:12)
SMSgt Michael Caldwell - Deputy Director, AF Defender Challenge 2018, Air Force Security Forces (00:30)
A1C Curtis Covington - Team PACAF (00:52)
Maj Gen Brad Spacy - Commander, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (01:06)
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Release No. 20180806
Date: August 6, 2018
By Vicki Stein, Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Fourteen security forces teams from U.S. Air Force major commands, Great Britain and Germany are training to compete here Sept. 10-13 when Defender Challenge returns after a 14-year hiatus.
The competition pits security forces teams against each other in realistic weapons scenarios, simulated dismounted operations and grueling combat endurance events.
The team with the most combined points wins the coveted Defender Challenge Championship. Great Britain has held the trophy since winning it at the last Defender Challenge in 2004.
“We will compete on the...
08.06.2018 | SAN ANTONIO, TX, US |
Story by Vicki Stein
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