The Alpha and Bravo 332nd Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron flights at Balad AB, Iraq, continuously rotate shifts to guard the base. Journalist TSgt. Jennifer Gregoire reports that they are mindful of the constant attacks going on around them as they confront military of all ranks, civilians, contractors, and local nationals during their 14-hour days that start with the typical law enforcement briefing from one shift to another—the guard mount.
A semi-autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft drone shot down an air-to-air target in a Dec. 8 test supported by the U.S. Air Force, a notable milestone in the development of the loyal wingman-type drones that will join the fleets of the USAF, other American services, and allies and adversaries.
