5th SFS compete in Defender Challenge

Senior Master Sgt. Richard Smith, 5th Security Forces Squadron operations superintendent, referees a combatives match during the 5th SFS Defender Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2018. During the challenge, Airmen competed against each other in an M4 carbine and Beretta M9 pistol competition, combatives and a 1.5-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

5th SFS compete in Defender Challenge

Staff Sgt. Anthony Larson, 5th Security Forces Squadron law enforcement desk sergeant, fires an M4 carbine during the 5th SFS Defender Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2018. During the challenge, Airmen competed against each other in an M4 and Beretta M9 pistol competition, combatives and a 1.5-mile run. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

5th SFS compete in Defender Challenge

1st Lt. Taylor Buraczewski, 5th Security Forces Squadron flight commander, instructs Airmen during the 5th SFS Defender Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2018. Two elements from each shift in the operations section competed for a trophy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)

5th SFS compete in Defender Challenge

Published April 26, 2018
By Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers
Minot Air Force Base Public Affairs

MINOT AIR FORCE BASE, N.D. --

The 5th Security Forces Squadron held a Defender Challenge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 21, 2018. During the challenge, Airmen competed against each other in an M4 carbine and Beretta M9 pistol competition, combatives and a 1.5-mile run. Two elements from each shift in the operations section competed for a trophy. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Alyssa M. Akers)