BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. —

Air Force Global Strike Command has completed a comprehensive inspection of its 7,970 M18 Modular Handgun Systems, following a directed pause on July 21, 2025.

The pause was initiated out of an abundance of caution following a tragic incident at F.E. Warren AFB, Wyoming, and reflects AFGSC’s unwavering commitment to the safety and well-being of its Airmen.

“It is paramount that our Airmen trust their weapon systems,” said Gen. Thomas Bussiere, AFGSC commander. “This thorough inspection ensures the M18s in our inventory are in optimal working order, providing our Defenders with safe, reliable, and effective systems to accomplish their mission.”

The inspection process identified discrepancies with 191 weapons across the command’s M18 inventory. The primary

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