B-Roll package of the ABE 1.01 at the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Fort Campbell, Kentucky on October 6, 2025. The goal of the ABE 1.01 is to become a new source of lethal weaponry to the infantry units of the 101st Airborne Division. Using the equipment to destroy enemies or obstacles that leads to mission success.
The tradition of firing the cannon dates back centuries to when artillery played a central role in warfare and military signaling, allowing Soldiers to communicate over the din of fighting. Over time, firing the canon evolved into a formal gesture of honor.
