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Two airmen push a humvee up a road.

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Air Force Airman Ashley Bounds and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeremy Yow push a humvee to an objective point during the Best Defender Challenge at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Dec. 8, 2023. The mentally and physically demanding objectives throughout the nine-mile route tests the defenders on various tactics, techniques, and procedures.

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