02/05/2026
Supervisory Police Officer Jason Yeske uses the Drone Buster during a training exercise on board Naval Air Station Meridian, Feb. 4. Personnel from NAS Meridian’s Security Forces department received counter UAS training from contractors with the Global Operational Support and Threat (GOST) Branch of the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) who is working with U. S. Fleet Forces to provide the training to multiple CNIC Installations. The training is in conjunction with Solid Curtain 2026.
The operation of an Unmanned Aerial System or Drone (UAS) of any size is strictly prohibited onboard NAS Meridian and Joe Williams Field at any altitude, whether the operator is located inside or outside of the installation. This prohibition includes the housing area. Anyone found onboard NAS Meridian operating a UAS or in possession of a UAS that has not been properly registered in accordance with the FAA guidelines may face disciplinary or administrative action, including but not limited to base debarment. It remains unlawful to make any photograph, sketch, picture, drawing, map, or graphical representation of naval installations or equipment without first obtaining permission of the commanding officer. Doing so may result in a fine and/or imprisonment.
Photos by MC2 Molly Tice
