Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

Airmen assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron pose for a group photo during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Richard Maria Perez, 36th Security Forces Squadron counter unmanned aircraft systems program manager, performs a low crawl during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Cambrea Thompson, assigned to the 36th Security Forces Squadron, crawls through an obstacle during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 2026. The combat agility portion of the competition included events such as a 35-pound ruck, weapons familiarization and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

U.S. Senior Airman Anauino Raass, 36th Security Forces Squadron tactical response force assaulter, performs a low crawl during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Hannah King, 673rd Security Forces Squadron military working dog kennel master, climbs an obstacle during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 2026. The combat agility portion of the competition included events such as a 35-pound ruck, weapons familiarization and an obstacle course. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

Japan Air Self-Defense Force airmen participate in a ruck during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

A Japan Air Self-Defense airman swings on an obstacle during Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base Guam, May 21, 2026. ACSA 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders test combat endurance, agility during ACSA 2026

Published May 21, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

Defenders across the pacific and service members from allied nations competed against one another to be crowned champion of this year's Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Northwest Field, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. 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.