NEW M18 IS RANGE READY (343rd Training Squadron train on M9 replacement)
Security forces trainees in the 343rd Training Squadron train on the M18 pistol at Joint Base San Antonio - Chapman Training Annex, Dec. 12, 2022. Combat arms units across the Air Force have replaced the M9 pistols which had been in use since the mid-1980s. The M18 is lighter with a more consistent trigger pull and adjustable grips for large and small hands. (U.S. Air Force video by: Tenelle Marshall, 502nd ABW Public Affairs) #military #militarylife #militarytraining #pistol #jbsa #usaf #securityforces #gunrange #m9