Airmen participating in survival, evasion, resistance and escape selection process undergo an obstacle course to test their capabilities in communication, critical thinking, leadership and followership at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Sept. 13, 2024. SERE selection is a three-week screening process to determine if an individual can proceed to SERE specialist training and consists of rigorous physical fitness tests, psychological resilience testing and tests their ability to navigate and survive in an austere environment. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. David Phaff)