407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and the 407th Civil Engineer Squadron play cornhole during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. The event included volleyball matches, a one-mile race, a dummy drag and a Humvee push. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Kaleb Mayfield)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Donavan Shepard, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron fire protection specialist, runs toward the finish line during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Donavan finished the one-mile race in first place with a time of 6 minutes, 59 seconds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron run with a hose during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Event organizers from the 407th ESFS and the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron aimed to create familiarity and camaraderie amongst the emergency responders, which could cultivate a more cohesive working relationship in real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Kaleb Mayfield)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron sprint with ammunition containers during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. The 407th ECES Airmen ultimately won the event where they competed against 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Kaleb Mayfield)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron pull a pallet of water during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Members assigned to both squadrons organized the event to help raise morale and increase companionship amongst the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron drag a dummy during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. The 407th ECES members competed against 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members in various relay-style events, including a heavy crate pull, tire flipping, a Humvee push and a one-mile race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron play volleyball during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Event organizers from both squadrons aimed to create familiarity and camaraderie amongst the emergency responders, which could cultivate a more cohesive working relationship in real-world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron push a Humvee during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Airmen assigned to the 407th ESFS and the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron competed in volleyball and cornhole matches, as well as relay-style events, which included a Humvee push. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron flip a tire during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. The 407th ECES Airmen ultimately won the event where they competed against 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron and the 407th Civil Engineer Squadron play volleyball during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Members assigned to both squadrons organized the event to help raise morale and increase companionship amongst the emergency responders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Shawn O’Rourke, 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron driver operator, pulls a pallet of water during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. The 407th ECES members competed against 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron members in various relay-style events, including dummy drags, tire flipping, a Humvee push and a one-mile race. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jacob Babich, 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron flight chief (left), enocourages Airman 1st Class Lukenus Sanboh, 407th ESFS patrolman, during the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Airmen assigned to the 407th ESFS and the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron competed in volleyball and cornhole matches, as well as relay-style events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Monica Roybal)

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407th Battle of the Badges

Published Nov. 13, 2020
By Senior Airman Monica Roybal
386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

AHMED AL JABER AIR BASE, Kuwait --

Members assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron competed against members assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Event organizers from both squadrons aimed to create familiarity and camaraderie amongst the emergency responders, which could cultivate a more cohesive working relationship in real-world events.Members assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron competed against members assigned to the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron in the Battle of the Badges event at Ahmed Al Jaber Air Base, Kuwait, Nov. 11, 2020. Event organizers from both squadrons aimed to create familiarity and camaraderie amongst the emergency responders, which could cultivate a more cohesive working relationship in real-world events.