ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Security Forces members from the United States Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and the Koku Jieitai (Japan Air Self Defense Force), participated in Pacific Defender 21-1, Jan. 22-26, 2021. Pacific Defender 21-1 encourages the development of the Indo-Pacific’s security by bringing together allied nations and partners of U.S. military forces to share their skills through out the course of a week and strengthen interoperability.
By Senior Airman Amir Young and Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks, 36 Wing Public Affairs
Published February 04, 2021
A Defender with the 736th Security Forces Squadron participates in jungle reconnaissance during Pacific Defender 21-1, January 28, 2021. This long-standing exercise pre-empts Cope North 21 and is designed to enhance multilateral air operations among security forces of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Japan Air Self Defense Force and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
A 736th Security forces Squadron sentry demonstrates cornering techniques and urban-combat during Pacific Defender 21-1, January 28, 2021. This long-standing exercise pre-empts Cope North 21 and is designed to enhance multilateral air operations among security forces of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Koku-Jieitai and Royal Australian Air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
Defenders with the 736th Security forces Squadron demonstrate cornering techniques and urban-combat during Pacific Defender 21-1, January 28, 2021. This long-standing exercise pre-empts Cope North 21 and is designed to enhance multilateral air operations among security forces of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Koku-Jieitai and Royal Australian Air force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Amir R. Young)
Koku Jieitai defender takes a defensive posture to fire down range during Pacific Defender 21-1 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, January 29, 2021. This long-standing exercise pre-empts Cope North 21 and is designed to enhance multilateral operations among security forces of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Koku Jieitai and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
SrA Alexandra Campanaro, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rewards her dog, Harry, during Pacific Defender 21-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, January 27 2021. This long-standing exercise pre-empts Cope North 21 and is designed to enhance multilateral operations among security forces of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Koku Jieitai and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
SrA Alexandra Campanaro, 36th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, rewards her dog, Harry, during Pacific Defender 21-1 at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, January 27 2021. This long-standing exercise pre-empts Cope North 21 and is designed to enhance multilateral operations among security forces of the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, Koku Jieitai and Royal Australian Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Brooks)
Jose J. Sanchez, Founder and Editor-in-Chief, Defender Magazine, is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in the Presidential Honor Guard, Bolling AFB, Washington DC, the 416th Security Police Squadron, Griffiss AFB, NY, and the 89th Security Forces Squadron, Andrews AFB, MD
