U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Amber Johnson, 163d Civil Engineer Squadron, California Air National Guard, Wing Inspection Team member evaluates 163d CES procedures after a simulated small Unmanned Aircraft System strike during exercise Grizzly Talon at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., March 16, 2026. The Department of the Air Force has rapidly increased focus on safeguards for small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, and this scenario tested execution of the essential tasks the 163d CES will take to repair the damage while operating in mission-oriented protective posture level 2 gear. The wing prioritizes combat readiness through rigorous, hands-on exercises designed to ensure its Airmen are prepared for any contingency in any environment. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Austin Harvill)
| Date Taken: | 03.16.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 03.17.2026 17:07 |
| Photo ID: | 9571069 |
| VIRIN: | 260316-Z-XD389-1041 |
| Resolution: | 5680x3195 |
| Size: | 5.69 MB |
| Location: | MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US |
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