Aug. 18, 2022 Senator Ben Ray Lujan visits Holloman Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, of New Mexico, was given a tour and supplementary briefings during his visit to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, August 15, 2022. While on his first visit to Holloman, Lujan was able to learn about the capabilities and mission sets of the 49th Wing.
Aug. 9, 2022 Mission complete: AF MQ-9s close out successful RIMPAC exercise After weeks of non-stop training scenarios on land, at sea and in the air, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 concluded Aug. 4.Among the 25,000 service members participating in the exercise was a small MQ-9 detachment comprised of active-duty, air national guard and reserve Airmen from Reaper
Aug. 5, 2022 16th TRS provides combat ready MQ-9 Reaper aircrew When it comes to MQ-9 pilot training, it’s important that students understand how to properly execute scenarios that could happen in the real world. The 16th Training Squadron is the lead producer of MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators. They have been active on Holloman since 2009, graduating more
July 29, 2022 MQ-9 instructors bolster skills during RIMPAC More than 25,000 service members from around the world are making waves at the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise in Hawaii. For the first time in history, this includes instructor pilots from the 49th Wing’s MQ-9 Formal Training Unit.
July 28, 2022 Total Force Teamwork Leads to RIMPAC Success There is a tendency for people to think of the U.S. military as a massive singular unit, rather than complimentary units working in unison. This is actually how the Armed Forces function and nowhere is that concept more on display than during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022.
July 27, 2022 Total Force Airmen maintain MQ-9 mission at RIMPAC 2022 Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from