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The 184th Attack Squadron hosted the 147th Attack Wing for an Agile Combat Employment (ACE) exercise at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas.
The exercise marked the first MQ-9 landing at Fort Smith Regional Airport via KU-band satellite link using Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC), demonstrating increased flexibility, reduced manpower requirements, and enhanced readiness in contested environments.
The 147th also successfully utilized the multi-spectral targeting system to map the runway for future landing profiles.
The event showcased the growing partnership between MQ-9 units and the expanded training opportunities now available at Ebbing and Razorback Range.
(U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Patricia Teare)
| Date Taken: | 06.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.07.2026 11:36 |
| Photo ID: | 9730268 |
| VIRIN: | 260603-Z-SO717-1003 |
| Resolution: | 8256x5504 |
| Size: | 1.2 MB |
| Location: | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, US |
| Web Views: | 1 |
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