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Finalists of the third annual Guardian Arena hold a banner to celebrate their accomplishments. Delta 9’s Team Einherjars, consisting of Capt. Coen Williams (holding a trophy), 1st Lt. Jakob Studtmann and 2nd Lt. Kaleb Holcomb (left to right of Williams), took home top honors in the competition, Dec. 8-9, that emphasized the importance of cultivating a combat-ready mindset, connecting military and civilian space enterprises, and building esprit de corps by putting the Guardian Ideals into action. Chief Master Sgt. of the Space Force John Bentivingna (far right) and Chief of Space Operations Gen. Chance Saltzman (far left) announced the top five teams following Bentivingna’s keynote address during the Space Force Association’s Spacepower Conference in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 11, 2025. The conference is an opportunity for U.S. Space Force senior leaders to meet and address Guardians, allies, partners and industry leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad Trujillo)