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48th Fighter Wing Airman strengthens resilience through MMA
48th Fighter Wing
June 24, 2024 | 1:41
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alonso Sanchez, 48th Security Forces Squadron pass and registration clerk, discusses his history in mixed martial arts at Blue Wave Martial Arts, Bury St. Edmunds, England, April 4, 2024. Before enlisting into the U.S. Air Force, Sanchez fought as a professional MMA fighter. Today, he utilizes the techniques and mindsets honed in the octagon to enhance his effectiveness as a defender. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Nicole S.N. Finona)
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