Guardians Strengthen Unity During Annual Competition

Guardian Arena team, Launch Legends, compete in the Guardian Strike challenge at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of United States Space Force Guardians, United States Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, participated in the world's largest Space Force exercise. The third annual Guardian Arena competition provided the opportunity to emphasize the continuous importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, link military and civilian space enterprises, and instill esprit de corps with an opportunity to operationalize the Guardian Ideals. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samuel Becker)