3/1/2013 - Major Dennis (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 16th Training Squadron director of operations, speaks to the media about the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper simulators during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. The MQ-1 and MQ-9 are armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft that are employed in an armed reconnaissance role, collecting intelligence and providing direct strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Major Dennis (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 16th Training Squadron director of operations, explains to media a flying scenario from the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper simulators during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. The MQ-1 and MQ-9 are armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long endurance Remotely Piloted Aircraft that are employed in an armed reconnaissance role, collecting intelligence and providing direct strike capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Senior Airman Gina (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 9th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator instructor, talks to the media about the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper simulators during media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. Media days are scheduled once every quarter, with the next one tentatively scheduled for late June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Lt. Col. Mike Weaver, 16th Training Squadron commander, speaks to media about the training mission of the MQ-1 Predators and MQ-9 Reapers at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. The MQ-1's and MQ-9’s capabilities these aircraft uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of Combatant Commander objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Senior Airman Gina (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 9th Attack Squadron sensor operator instructor, demonstrates to media how the MQ-1 Predators’ and MQ-9 Reapers’ simulator operates at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. Media days are scheduled once every quarter, with the next one tentatively scheduled for late June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Janessa Maxilom, a reporter with the Alamogordo Daily News, sits at the controls of a MQ-9 Reaper simulator during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. The MQ-1's and MQ-9’s capabilities make these aircraft uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of Combatant Commander objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Janessa Maxilom, a reporter with the Alamogordo Daily News, interviews Capt. Randell (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 6th Reconnaissance Squadron MQ-1 Predator instructor pilot, during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. Media days are scheduled once every quarter, with the next one tentatively scheduled for late June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Tech. Sgt. Rachel (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 29th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator instructor, explains the capabilities of the camera on the MQ-9 to international media during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. The MQ-9’s capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of Combatant Commander objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Capt. Andy (last name omitted due to operational security concerns), 9th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper instructor pilot, answers questions from international media about the MQ-9 during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. Media days are scheduled once every quarter, with the next one tentatively scheduled for late June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Lt. Col. Nathan Hansen, 29th Attack Squadron commander, talks about the MQ-1 Predators’ and MQ-9 Reapers’ capabilities to local and international media during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. Media days are scheduled once every quarter, with the next one tentatively scheduled for late June. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
3/1/2013 - Lt. Col. Nathan Hansen, 29th Attack Squadron commander, answers questions from international media about the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Ground Control Stations during a media day at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Feb. 28. The MQ-1 Predators’ and MQ-9 Reapers’ capabilities make these aircraft uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of Combatant Commander objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)