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Guardians Enter the Arena

Dec. 13, 2023 |DOD News
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Character. Connection. Commitment. Courage.

Guardians recently participated in the first Guardian Arena competition at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., to test themselves mentally and physically. The team event also included civilians and airmen assigned to the Space Force.

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The competition was designed to instill esprit de corps and allow participants to use the guardian Character, Connection, Commitment and Courage — values of the service members' handbook, which provides guidance for how they should live.

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A guardian evaluates as fellow guardians exercise.
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Space Force personnel carry a litter.
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Guardians walk on pavement while carrying kettle bells.
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A guardian carries an orange sandbag.
A guardian carries an orange sandbag.
Guardian Arena
A guardian participates in the Guardian Arena competition at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023. The team event included Space Force officers, enlisted personnel and civilians and consisted of both mental and physical tests.
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Credit: Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Contreras
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A guardian holds a weight over their head as fellow guardians stand nearby.
A guardian holds a weight over their head as fellow guardians stand nearby.
Guardian Arena
Guardians participate in the Guardian Arena competition at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Fla., Dec. 11, 2023. The team event included Space Force officers, enlisted personnel and civilians and consisted of both mental and physical tests.
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Credit: Air Force Airman 1st Class Spencer Contreras
VIRIN: 231211-X-NM958-1388M

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