Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Fernandez, Airman Levi Ruyle, and Staff Sgt. Ethan Farmer, 673d Security Forces Squadron defenders, ride all-terrain vehicles during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The 673d SFS conducted the exercise to build tactical off-road mobility and vehicle handling capabilities in rugged environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton)

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nevin Larock, an instructor with the 673d Security Forces Squadron, operates an all-terrain vehicle during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training provided instructors and participants hands-on experience navigating off-road vehicles across challenging Arctic terrain.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Fernandez, a 673d Security Forces Squadron defender, drives an all-terrain vehicle while receiving instruction from Staff Sgt. Nevin Larock, an instructor with the 673d SFS, during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training enhanced service members' tactical mobility and vehicle handling capabilities in rugged, off-road terrain.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Airman Levi Ruyle, a 673d Security Forces Squadron defender, descends a hill using rope-assisted techniques during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training prepared service members for harsh Arctic environments by building technical proficiency in cold-weather survival and steep-terrain navigation.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nevin Larock, an instructor with the 673d Security Forces Squadron, briefs participants on vehicle safety procedures prior to an all-terrain vehicle ride during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The safety orientation ensured service members understood proper operational controls and risk management protocols before navigating rugged off-road terrain.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Alaska Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Thresa Savo, 176th Security Forces Squadron defender and Alaska Defense Sustainment Training cadre, observes a rope-tying demonstration at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The 673d Security Forces Squadron hosted the multi-unit course to sharpen joint operational capabilities and Arctic survival skills across rugged terrain.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Zared Speicher, a 673d Security Forces Squadron defender, drives an all-terrain vehicle while receiving instruction from Staff Sgt. Nevin Larock, an instructor with the 673d SFS, during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training enhanced service members' tactical mobility and vehicle handling capabilities in rugged, off-road terrain.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Rodriguez, a member of the 673d Security Forces Squadron Alaska Defense Sustainment Training cadre, demonstrates hill ascension techniques during ADST at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The training prepared service members for harsh Arctic environments by building technical skills in cold-weather survival and terrain navigation.

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Alaska Defense Sustainment Training Day 1

Published Sept. 3, 2026
By Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton
Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson Public Affairs

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska -- From left, U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Adam Fernandez, Airman Levi Ruyle, and Staff Sgt. Ethan Farmer, 673d Security Forces Squadron defenders, ride all-terrain vehicles during Alaska Defense Sustainment Training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 31, 2026. The 673d SFS conducted the exercise to build tactical off-road mobility and vehicle handling capabilities in rugged environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Frank Houseton)