Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

A 22nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen prepare to advance during a Mount Village training exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Mount Village is used to practice team coordination and execution in a controlled urban environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

22nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen pose for a photo during a Mount Village training exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Mount Village is a simulated urban location designed to practice team coordination and execution in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

A 22nd Security Forces Squadron Airman aims a trainer weapon during a readiness exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. These defenders hit Mount Village, a simulated urban location, for a week of realistic scenarios including casualty care training, team movement, combatives, and close quarters battles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Defenders hit Mount Village, a simulated urban location, for a week consisting of casualty care training, team movement, combatives, and close quarters battles during realistic scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

An opposing force aims a trainer weapon at a 22nd Security Forces Squadron member during a Mount Village readiness exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Fellow Airmen acting as opposing forces attempted to take control of Mount Village from defenders during a simulated close quarters battle scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

22nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen drag a simulated casualty behind barriers while under simulated fire at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Defenders used this exercise to practice casualty care training during close quarters battle scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)

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Into the action: Defenders train for real-world scenarios

Published Dec. 5, 2025
By Senior Airman Paula Arce
22nd Air Refueling Wing

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kansas -- A 22nd Security Forces Squadron Airmen prepare to advance during a Mount Village training exercise at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas, Nov. 21, 2025. Mount Village is used to practice team coordination and execution in a controlled urban environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paula Arce)