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Air Force makes arrest in airman’s shooting death involving M18 pistol
The arrested airman is accused of multiple crimes, including involuntary manslaughter, the Air Force said.
Airman killed by M18 pistol was 21-year-old from Kentucky
The airman's tragic death has since led Air Force Global Strike Command to ban M18 handguns from use during an investigation.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Air Force suspends use of M18 pistols after airman’s death
A leaked memo called for the M18 to be pulled from use “for all operational and training activities” immediately and replaced by the M-4 rifle.
By Zita Ballinger Fletcher
Best pics of the week: Sept. 13, 2020
Robot-assisted security, B-2s at Diego Garcia and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
Air Force receiving new handguns to replace old M9 pistols
The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Small Arms Program Office acquired approximately 125,000 M18s from Sig Sauer for $22.1 million.
By Zach England