US Airmen Plead Guilty to False Statements in Fatal M18 Pistol Incident at Air Force Base

Nov 01, 2025 05:05 pm CST

Two US Air Force personnel have pleaded guilty to making false statements regarding a fatal shooting involving a Sig Sauer M18 pistol that led to a temporary suspension of the weapon at nuclear facilities. The incident, which occurred at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, resulted in the death of a 21-year-old airman and raised questions about firearm safety protocols within military installations.