Defenders face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

U.S. Security Forces Airmen grapple during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 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 face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

Spectators and participants wait for the start of the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

Spectators cheer for competitors during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 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 face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

U.S. Security Forces Airmen grapple during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 2026. Competitors were evaluated on conducting live rolls utilizing security forces combatives techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

U.S. Security Forces Airmen grapple during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 2026. Competitors were evaluated on conducting live rolls utilizing security forces combatives techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

A U.S. Security Forces Airman and a Royal New Zealand Air Force airman grapple during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 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 face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

U.S. Security Forces Airmen grapple during the combatives portion of Pacific Air Force’s 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition at Andersen Middle School, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 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 1st Class Xavier Romero)

Defenders face off in combatives competition during ACSA 2026

Published May 22, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Xavier Romero
36th Wing Public Affairs

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam --

Pacific Air Force's 9th Annual Advanced Combat Skills Assessment Competition nears its end with the combatives portion of the competition at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 22, 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. Competitors were evaluated on conducting live rolls utilizing security forces combatives techniques.