Forged on the West Coast: SLD 30 Guardians, Airmen take home third place at 2025 Guardian Arena competition

U.S. Space Force Chief Master Sgt. Shannan Sanchez, Space Launch Delta 30 senior enlisted leader, and U.S. Space Force Col. James Horne III, Space Launch Delta 30 commander, congratulates U.S. Space Force 1st Lt. Anna Ford, 2nd Space Launch Squadron deputy flight commander, after completing a challenge during the Guardian Arena 2025 competition at Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, Dec. 9, 2025. The two-day event brought together 35 teams from across the U.S. Space Force and its mission partners to test readiness, teamwork, and the competitive spirit in physical, mental, and tactical challenges designed to test the abilities of Guardians. SLD 30 leaders cheered on their Guardian Arena participants, recognizing their excellence, resilience, and the commitment required to develop warfighters prepared to defend the Nation’s interests in the space domain. (U.S. Space Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joshua LeRoi)