Guardian Arena competitors from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Combined Joint Force Space Component headquarters push their physical limits during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Combined Joint Force Space Component headquarters and Space Delta 5 motivate each other during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Combined Joint Force Space Component headquarters push their mental limits during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from Space Delta 15 pose for a photo during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from Space Delta 15 push their physical limits during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from Space Delta 15 push their physical limits during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from Space Delta 15 push their physical limits during the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (Courtesy photo)

Guardian Arena competitors from U.S. Space Forces - Space and Combined Joint Force Space Command pose in front of a tree ahead of the third annual Guardian Arena at Patrick Space Force Base, Fla., Dec. 8, 2025. Thirty-five teams, comprised of U.S. Space Force Guardians, U.S. Air Force Airmen, civilians, and representatives from international allies and partners, took part in the world’s largest Space Force exercise. The competition emphasizes the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. (U.S. Space Force photo by Stacie Shafran)