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Smoky Hill Hosts Tactical Validation Event with CMI2
Service members, industry developers, and academic partners participate in a multi-agency tactical validation event at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kansas, Sept. 21-25, 2026. Hosted by the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2), the event provided a realistic environment for participants
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Service members, industry developers, and academic partners participate in a multi-agency tactical validation event at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Kansas, Sept. 21-25, 2026. Hosted by the Civil-Military Innovation Institute (CMI2), the event provided a realistic environment for participants to test integration capabilities, share tactical feedback, and evaluate emerging defensive systems in a contested training landscape. The video features an interview with Paul Coffy, CMI2 program manager, who outlines the collaborative efforts between operators and technical experts to support tactical innovation. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. John Macera)
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