CATM Excellence in Competition: Shooting for the Best

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  • By Airman Hannah Bench
  • 35th Fighter Wing

An Airman checks his shot groupings after a round of fire.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks shot groupings during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. This competition strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deliver decisive airpower by ensuring its defenders remain sharp, lethal and ready to secure the installation against any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)
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An Airman checks his shot groupings after a round of fire.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks shot groupings during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. This competition strengthens the 35th Fighter Wing’s ability to deliver decisive airpower by ensuring its defenders remain sharp, lethal and ready to secure the installation against any threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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An Airman walks back down the range, silhouetted.

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Ty Thomas, 35th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, returns to the firing line after inspecting his target for a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Excellence in Competition event during Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. These competitions honor law enforcement while enhancing defender readiness critical to the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Sailor fires an M-4 carbine down range.

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U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Dawson Doty, Naval Air Facility engine systems command sailor, fires an M4 carbine during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. These drills build the combat focus necessary to safeguard the 35th Fighter Wing’s assets, personnel and power projection capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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U.S. military members check their groupings after a round of fire.

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U.S. Navy and Air Force members assigned to Misawa Air Base measure their marks to calibrate their iron sights for a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) Excellence in Competition event during Police Week at Misawa AB, Japan, May 15, 2025. Blending tribute with training, these competitions build combat-ready defenders and honor the protectors who uphold the 35th Fighter Wing’s security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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Spent shell casings are scattered on the ground.

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Spent shell casings lie scattered after a round of firing during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event in honor of Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. These competitions sharpen weapons proficiency and combat readiness while honoring the vital service of law enforcement personnel essential to the 35th Fighter Wing’s mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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An Airman aims down the iron sight of an M4 carbine.

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U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Travis Chavis, 35th Security Forces Squadron logistics and resources section chief, aims an M4 carbine downrange during a Combat Arms Training and Maintenance Excellence in Competition event held for Police Week at Misawa Air Base, Japan, May 15, 2025. The event reinforced combat readiness and honored law enforcement’s vital role in safeguarding 35th Fighter Wing assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Hannah Bench)

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