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The United States Marine Corps is conducting a military exercise, Gunslinger 22, at Great Bend Municipal Airport until June 28.
23 Jun 2022

Gunslinger is a large military exercise conducted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s 4th Marine Aircraft Wing, and the Kansas Air National Guard’s 134th Air Control Squadron of McConnell Air Force Base. More than 1,300 Marines from 11 home training centers across the country have deployed to multiple areas throughout Kansas to participate in Gunslinger 22.

Those areas include Salina and Lake Wilson, as well as Great Bend.

“During this exercise, we are performing a broad range of military operations, to include helicopter and fixed-wing operations, controlling aircraft, and aviation ground support,” said Col. David Joseforsky, 4th Marine Aircraft Wing Detachment officer-in-charge. “Partnering with other military services, we plan to conclude our operations with an air assault to support the establishment of a helicopter refueling site. Our goal for this training is to ensure that we are ready, relevant, and capable of answering our nation’s call.”

Great Bend area residents can expect to see an increased military presence including personnel, vehicles, aircraft and equipment. Military personnel, aircraft, and equipment will not be on display or available for public viewing, as this is not an open house.

The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing is part of the Marine Forces Reserve. The unit comprises more than 7,200 Marines and sailors and 160 aircraft located in 14 states throughout the United States. The 4th Marine Aircraft Wing provides combat-ready aviation forces, capable of conducting missions across a range of military operations.


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