ELLSWORTH AFB, S.D. – The 28th Security Forces Squadron team stand ready to compete in this year’s Global Strike Challenge at Barksdale Air Force Base, LA. The challenge pits missile and bomb crews, security forces, and maintainers from five Air Force Bases in head-to-head competitions as each seek to be recognized as the “best of the best.” (From left to right) Tech. Sgt. Joseph Wengler, Staff Sgt. Jacob Lacefield, Airman 1st Class Brian Turney, Senior Airman Johnathan Byron, Airman 1st Class Aaron Simpson, Staff Sgt. Tyson Steiger and Senior Airman Michael Thompson (not pictured) will be tested on tactical movements, firing skills and security knowledge during the challenge. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Close)