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Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Nieves, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructor, gives an operations order brief to Pacific Air Forces Security Forces and Munitions Airmen at the Pacific Regional Training Center – Andersen, Guam, Aug. 31, 2023. PACAF Airmen participated in the Commando Warrior program with the goal to enhance capability and interoperability in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell)

Staff Sgt. Emmanuel Nieves, 736th Security Forces Squadron commando warrior instructor, gives an operations order brief to Pacific Air Forces Security Forces and Munitions Airmen at the Pacific Regional Training Center – Andersen, Guam, Aug. 31, 2023. PACAF Airmen participated in the Commando Warrior program with the goal to enhance capability and interoperability in a deployed environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Akeem K. Campbell) ()

Andersen Air Force Base, Guam -- On Aug. 31, 2023, PACAF Airmen participated in the Commando Warrior program with the goal to enhance capability and interoperability in a deployed environment at the Pacific Regional Training Center- Andersen, Guam. The participating Airmen were divided into three squads: urban, dismounted and mounted each having their own mission. While the training event was simulated, flash bangs and colored smoke grenades were used to create a realistic combat environment.

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