39th SFS Defenders Challenge Pays Tribute to Fallen Officers

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron run with rucks during the Defenders Challenge at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. The 39th Security Forces Squadron hosted a Defender Challenge during National Police Week, testing Airmen’s physical and tactical skills to honor fallen law enforcement officers and enhance mission readiness in support of U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey — U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron run with rucks during the Defenders Challenge at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. The 39th Security Forces Squadron hosted a Defender Challenge during National Police Week, testing Airmen’s physical and tactical skills to honor fallen law enforcement officers and enhance mission readiness in support of U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)

  • Published May 14, 2025


U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron flip a tire during a strength-based obstacle during the Defenders Challenge at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. The 39th SFS hosted a Defender Challenge during National Police Week, testing Airmen’s physical and tactical skills to honor fallen law enforcement officers and enhance mission readiness in support of U.S. Air Forces in Europe operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron carry a simulated casualty during the Defenders Challenge at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. During National Police Week, the 39th SFS conducted a Defender Challenge, reinforcing security forces' capabilities and esprit de corps while honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)
NATO service members flip a tire during a strength-based event at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. The 39th Security Forces Squadron’s Defender Challenge brought Airmen and NATO members together to compete in tactical and endurance events during National Police Week, strengthening unit cohesion and operational effectiveness critical to U.S. Air Forces in Europe missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)
NATO service members compete in a swimming challenge during the Defenders Challenge at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. During National Police Week, the 39th Security Forces Squadron conducted a Defender Challenge, reinforcing security forces' capabilities and esprit de corps while honoring the service and sacrifice of law enforcement officers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron flip a tire during the Defenders Challenge at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. The event tested strength and teamwork as part of National Police Week.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)
A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 39th Security Forces Squadron carries a teammate during a fireman carry relay for the Defenders Challenge as part of National Police Week at Incirlik Air Base, Türkiye, May 13, 2025. The 39th SFS’s Defender Challenge brought Airmen together to compete in tactical and endurance events during Police Week, strengthening unit cohesion and operational effectiveness critical to U.S. Air Forces in Europe missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brieana E. Bolfing)