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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eduardo Torres, response force member with the 18th Security Forces Squadron, kneels during the 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 18, 2026. Defenders across the pacific and service members from allied nations competed against one another to be crowned champion of this year's ACSA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kyle Jones)

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A sign sits on the Andersen Air Force Base Fitness Track at Andersen AFB, Guam, May 18, 2026. The 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition brings together 15 teams from the U.S. Security Forces squadrons and allied and partner nations practice elite combat skills to bolster regional partnerships and theater readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kyle Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eduardo Torres, response force member with the 18th Security Forces Squadron, waits to compete at the 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 18, 2026. The competition tests 15 Security Forces and international teams on elite combat skills to bolster regional partnerships and theater readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kyle Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jared Simmons, military working dog handler with the 8th Security Forces Squadron, runs 400-meter tactical sprints during a combat fitness competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 18, 2026. Over several days, teams put their strength, endurance and teamwork to the test through physically and mentally demanding combat skill challenges designed to sharpen readiness and strengthen partnerships across the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kyle Jones)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Hannah King, 673rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, participates in the 80-meter drag race at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 18, 2026. The combat fitness portion of the competition included events such as a 1.5 mile gas mask run, a 160-meter carry and 400-meter tactical sprints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kyle Jones)

PACAF Defenders compete in 2026 ACSA

Published May 19, 2026
36th Wing