A Defender assigned to the 86th Security Forces Squadron clears the area of simulated aggressors during an exercise ground attack at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Dec. 11, 2019. The objective of the simulation was to evaluate the ability of the 86th SFS to defend against small arms threats. The scenario was part of Exercise Operation Varsity 19-04, which included exercises at Ramstein; Lajes Air Base; Portugal; Moron Air Base; Spain; and Chievres Air Base, Belgium. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Elizabeth Baker)