2025 Prime BEEF Challenge with the 56th CES

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Alexis Berndt, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron electrical systems specialist, strikes flint and steel to ignite a fire during the Prime Base Engineer Emergency Force readiness challenge, Nov. 20, 2025, at Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. This survival skill is crucial for maintaining warmth, boiling water, and signaling for help in isolated environments. Successfully applying this skill under pressure during the challenge enhances brilliance at the basics and the tactical mastery required for disciplined execution even in demanding conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

PHOTO BY: A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay

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