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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D., speaks during a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The Point Defense Battle Lab will serve as a hub for collaboration, pushing boundaries in counter small unmanned aerial system capabilities, ensuring the Air Force maintains tactical superiority against evolving threats and is a key part of the service’s effort to evaluate advanced technologies to defend installations from sUAS threats.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman First Class Emma Teel)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Brig. Gen. Micah Fesler, Air National Guard advisor to the commander, Air Combat Command, speaks during a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. Fesler attended the ceremony to offer support and remarks on behalf of the COMACC. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Senior Airman Reilly Stredde, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Point Defense Battle Lab small unmanned aerial system operator, flies a drone during an operational demonstration as part of a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The operational demonstration offered an example of how the PDBL is exercising commercial counter small unmanned aerial system technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Master Sgt. Correy Turner, Point Defense Battle Lab red force lead, an operational demonstration during a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The joint efforts of various 319th Reconnaissance Wing airmen from multiple career fields ensures the PDBL has the expertise, integration and operational capabilities needed to effectively exercise and evaluate counter small unmanned aerial systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

From left, Chief Master Sgt. Stephen Vogt, 184th Wing Kansas Air National Guard command chief; Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander; Brig. Gen. Micah Fesler, Air National Guard advisor to the commander, Air Combat Command; Maj. Ashlee Ellis, Point Defense Battle Lab director of operations; Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.; Col. Reynaldo Champion, PDBL director; Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.; Col. Joseph Deeds, 184th WG, Kansas ANG commander; Chief Master Sgt. William Gruenes, 319th RW command chief and Master Sgt. John Marshik, PDBL Senior Enlisted Leader; cut a ribbon during a PDBL ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The PDBL’s permanent facility allows the team to continue organizing and conducting exercises to develop counter small unmanned aerial system tactics, techniques and procedures for stateside Air Force installations to maintain tactical superiority against aerial threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

From right, Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D.; Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander; Michaela Rosales, 319th RW commander spouse; Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D. and Chief Master Sgt. William Gruenes, 319th RW command chief; listen to remarks during a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The PDBL is a central hub for advancing counter small unmanned aerial system capabilities that fosters collaboration among civilian agencies, mission partners and industry leaders to enhance the security of installations, service members, families and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, delivers remarks about the importance of the Point Defense Battle Lab during a ribbon cutting at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The 319th RW is the lead for Air Combat Command's PDBL supported by the 184th Wing, Kansas Air National Guard. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Trevor Gordnier)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

From left, Brig. Gen. Micah Fesler, Air National Guard advisor to the commander, Air Combat Command; Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D.; Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-N.D. and Col. Alfred Rosales, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander; pose for a photo during a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. Hoeven and Cramer attended the ceremony to celebrate the PDBL’s accomplishments since its inception in October of 2025. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

Sen. John Hoeven, R-N.D., speaks during a Point Defense Battle Lab ribbon cutting ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The PDBL’s mission is to develop tactics, techniques and procedures for stateside Air Force installations to defend against aerial threats through a series of exercises that will evaluate existing counter small unmanned aerial system technologies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)
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Point Defense Battle Lab celebrates opening of permanent facility

A crowd claps during a Point Defense Battle Lab ceremony at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota, April 9, 2026. The PDBL is a central hub for advancing counter small unmanned aerial system capabilities that fosters collaboration among civilian agencies, mission partners and industry leaders to enhance the security of installations, service members, families and surrounding communities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Emma Teel)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Monroe, 319th Reconnaissance Wing commander, addresses a crowd during an all call Oct. 6, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Monroe detailed the importance of readiness and utilizing training to help create agile and Multi-Capable Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Colin Perkins)
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231006-F-JQ106-10

Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel, command chief of the 319th Reconnaissance wing addresses the crowd during an all-call Oct. 6, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Vogel spoke about an updated enlisted force development plan that utilizes leadership courses to develop airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Colin Perkins)
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231006-F-JQ106-10

Airmen from across the 319th Reconnaissance Wing listen as leadership adressess them during an all-call Oct. 6, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base., North Dakota. 319th RW leadership prioritzed the importance of developing successful leaders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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231006-F-JQ106-1023

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing listen attentively while being addressed at an all call Oct. 6, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. During the all call the 319th RW leadership team detailed their updated mission, vision and priorities and foot-stomped the importance of readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Colin Perkins)
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231006-F-JQ106-1013

Airmen and civilians assigned to the 319th Reconnaissance Wing gather for an all call Oct. 6, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. This was both U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Monroe’s, 319th RW commander and Chief Master Sgt. Carl Vogel’s, 319th RW command chief, first all call since assuming command approximately 100 days ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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230831-F-JQ106-1085

The Honorable Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, speaks with an airman from the 319th Medical Group August 31, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. While on his tour, Dr. Martinez had the opportunity to witness the exceptional care provided by airmen from the 319th Medical Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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230831-F-JQ106-1081

The Honorable Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, listens to a group of airmen from the 319th Medical Group August 31, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Dr. Martinez recounted his own experiences while talking with airmen from the 319th Medical Group’s bioenvironmental flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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230831-F-JQ106-1043

The Honorable Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, speaks with an airman from the 319th Medical Group August 31, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Dr. Martinez had the opportunity to speak with airmen from various flights within the 319th Medical Group while on his tour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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230831-F-JQ106-1028

The Honorable Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, visits the 319th Medical Group August 31, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. Airmen from the 319th Medical Group spoke with Dr. Martinez about their own experiences within their respective medical career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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230831-F-JQ106-1002

The Honorable Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, discusses topics while being briefed August 31, 2023, at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. During his visit, Dr. Martinez touched upon the importance of prioritizing the patient when dealing with medical care, highlighting its value to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Colin Perkins)
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