Virtual Reality Sharpens Skills, Saves Costs at the 302d Airlift Wing
Tech. Sgt. Tou Tswj Cha, 302d Maintenance Squadron munitions maintainer, uses hand controllers and headset to navigate around the C-130 Hercules virtually in the Extended Reality lab at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, April 16, 2026. Being able to practice tasks virtually has contributed to more than 19 million in cost savings by reducing wear and tear on the real world equipment components. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Kate Parker)
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