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A Yokota spouse blocks a simulated knife attack from U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Nawal Aldandashi, 374th Security Forces Squadron crime prevention program manager, during a Mission Ready Spouse self-defense basics and active shooter response course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Oct. 8, 2025. Through hands-on instruction with 374 SFS instructors, participants learned striking, blocking, and knife defense techniques, gaining practical tools to stay prepared and resilient in high-stress situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class David S. Calcote)