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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Cole Steele, assigned to the 354th Security Forces Squadron (SFS), completes push-ups during the Arctic Defender Challenge, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Feb. 26, 2019. The competition helped Airmen from 354th SFS hone a tactical mindset, work on physical fitness and prepare for bigger events in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Security Forces Squadron run laps during the Arctic Defender Challenge on Feb. 26, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Arctic Defender Challenge is a competition between five security forces flights to boost camaraderie and sharpen tactical mindsets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned the 354th Security Forces Squadron looks at the firing range during the Arctic Defender Challenge on Feb. 26, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The challenges in the competition included: the U.S. Marine Corps Combat Fitness Assessment, a weapons firing competition and a combative tournament. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tom Schumacher, a 354th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, prepares to fire at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance facility during the Arctic Defender Challenge on Feb. 26, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Each of the five security forces flights assembled a five-man team to compete in a range of combat readiness challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

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A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned the 354th Security Forces Squadron fires at targets during the Arctic Defender Challenge on Feb. 26, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The challenge aimed toward promoting physical fitness, honing a tactical mindset and boosting camaraderie ended with Echo flight as champions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

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U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 354th Security Forces Squadron compete in a combative match during the Arctic Defender Challenge on March 1, 2019, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Delta and Echo flights were tied for the overall competition when the combative tournament completed and the winner was decided by a three-minute push-up battle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Aaron Guerrisky)

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Defenders hone tactical mindset; enhance physical fitness

Published March 7, 2019
By Airman Aaron Guerrisky
354th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

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