Defenders enhance skills during annual Advanced Combat Training Exercise
Lt. Col. Patrick Gordon, 412th Security Forces Commander, provides his opening statements during the first day of the 412th Security Forces Squadron’s Advanced Combat Training Exercise, March 9. The ACTE, which went from March 9-15, aimed to address key shortfalls identified in previous training exercises and flag events, ensuring participants received comprehensive instruction and evaluation. The training was structured to assess and develop capabilities at multiple levels, including individual performance, fire team coordination, and squad-level operations. (Air Force photo by C.J. Raterman)