Exercise Sentry South 26-2
B-Roll of U.S. Air Force 146th Security Forces personnel instructing
a course for the 146th Aeromedical Evacuation Squadron,
California Air National Guard, to qualify on the M-4 rifle during
exercise Sentry South 26-2 in Gulfport, Mississippi, March 3, 2026.
Air Force Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM)
instructors are specialized personnel who train military and civilian
members on weapon safety, operation, and maintenance, primarily
focusing on systems like the M-4, M-18, M-240, and M-203.
They manage live-fire ranges, ensure weapon proficiency for
deployments, and serve as subject matter experts on small arms.
Sentry South 26-2 is a large force employment exercise
focused on major combat...
