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U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Katherine Rodriguez, Space Launch Delta 30 Spaceport Innovation chief, sprints a shuttle run during the Guardian Arena Regional tryout at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., July 28, 2025. Rodriguez completed the entire tryout day consisting of three physical fitness assessments, and three cognitive examinations. The Guardian Arena is an annual United States Space Force event designed to challenge competitors in the skills of problem solving, knowledge, and physical strength, with a goal of improving camaraderie, instilling esprit de corps, and providing an opportunity to operationalize the Guardian Ideal and Guardian Spirit in a healthy competition. The 2025 Guardian Arena, hosted at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, December 8-9, 2025, will test Guardians, Airmen, and civilians from across the force to identify a single team as the best unit in the USSF. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Hernandez)