A ground burst simulator explodes to begin the third event of the Guardian Challenge April 30 at Camp Guernsey. The 37th Helicopter Squadron and the 90th Security Forces Group work together to secure a vehicle that was attacked. There were eight opposing forces that shot blanks at the Airmen and ground burst simulators exploded throughout the event (U.S. Air Force photos/Staff Sgt. Chad Thompson).
A helicopter from the 37th HS circles above to inform security forces on the ground where the opposing forces were located during the event.
The OPFOR simulate an attack and disable a truck carrying classified material during the Guardian Challenge event. The smoke acted as a signal for the security forces and 37th HS to pinpoint the location of the vehicle.
Airman 1st Class Daniel Reaume, 90th Security Forces Group Tactical Response Force, provides cover for a fellow Airman to move forward and secure the classified material.
Senior Airman Jorge Richardson, 90th Security Forces Squadron, secures the classified material during the Guardian Challenge event. The security forces Airmen had to traverse difficult terrain and fight off the eight OPFOR members in order to achieve their objective.
The security forces members run to the helicopter after securing the classified material.
The helicopter takes off after all the security forces members were on board to conclude the third event of the Guardian Challenge April 30 at Camp Guernsey.
An oposing forces member plays dead until this portion of the event ended. The OPFOR challenged the security forces members while they tried to secure the classified material.