In a groundbreaking initiative, the U.S. military successfully conducted the first-ever air transport of a micro nuclear reactor, marking a significant milestone in the development of next-generation nuclear technology. The reactor, transported aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft, was airlifted from March Air Reserve Base in California to Hill Air Force Base in Utah. This mission, a collaborative effort between the Department of War and the Department of Energy, aims to advance energy security for military bases and validate the viability of compact nuclear reactors. Energy Secretary Chris Wright remarked on the importance of this historic airlift, which represents a pivotal step in the future of American nuclear energy and the potential for mobile energy solutions.