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16th TRS provides combat ready MQ-9 Reaper aircrew

2nd Lieutenant Andrew Evenson, 16th Training Squadron remotely piloted aircraft student pilot, trains in a simulated ground control station, August 3, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. While in a simulated mission, the pilot and sensor operator must communicate with their instructors on how to neutralize a target. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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16th TRS provides combat ready MQ-9 Reaper aircrew

2nd Lieutenant Andrew Evenson, 16th Training Squadron remotely piloted aircraft student pilot, trains in a simulated ground control station, August 3, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. The simulated ground control station shows students how it feels to control both the camera and the weapons on an MQ-9 Reaper. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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16th TRS provides combat ready MQ-9 Reaper aircrew

Airman Ethan Gessling, 16th Training Squadron sensor operator student, gives a mission brief, August 3, 2022, on Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico. As part of their training, both sensor operators and pilot students must work together and prepare a mission brief in their final block of training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nicholas Paczkowski)
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MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Krupp, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics expeditor technician, explains the MQ-9 Reaper’s mission capabilities to members of the Royal Australian Army and the New Zealand Army during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220728-F-AK347-2016

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii(July 28, 2022) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Gabriel Peralta, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, explains the systems and capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper to members of the Royal Australian Army and the New Zealand Army during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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U.S., Pacific partners work together, learn together

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Justin Muller, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 MQ-9 Reaper detachment lead, explains MQ-9 operations and specifications to members of the Royal Australian Army and the New Zealand Army during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 28, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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U.S., Pacific partners work together, learn together

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 28, 2022) U.S. Air National Guard Capt. Phillip West, Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 MQ-9 maritime force integration lead, gives an MQ-9 familiarization brief to members of the Royal Australian Army and the New Zealand Army during RIMPAC 2022, July 28, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220725-F-AK347-1088

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION KANEOHE BAY (July 25, 2022) - U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Vargas, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, conducts maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance capacity across the multinational force. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, three submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220725-F-AK347-1111

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joel Vargas, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, replaces an MQ-9 Reaper radar set during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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Total Force Airmen maintain MQ-9 mission at RIMPAC 2022

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dwain Tribble, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, inspects an MQ-9 Reaper tail during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. Unmanned and remotely operated vessels extend the capability of interconnected manned platform sensors to enhance the warfighting capacity of multinational joint task forces. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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Total Force Airmen maintain MQ-9 mission at RIMPAC 2022

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 163rd Wing at March Air Reserve Base, Calif., during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220725-F-AK347-1064

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct MQ-9 Reaper pre-flight and launch checks prior to takeoff during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220725-F-AK347-1052

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., taxis to the flight line for takeoff during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220725-F-AK347-1043

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dwain Tribble, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, removes chalks prior to take off during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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220725-F-Ak347-1031

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Wing at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., sits on the taxi way prior to takeoff during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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Total Force Teamwork Leads to RIMPAC Success

U.S. Air Force maintenance specialists, assigned to the 29th Air Maintenance Unit and the 432nd Maintenance Squadron, meet with U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Corps Base Hawaii. The two Air Force units, from Holloman Air Force Base and Creech Air Force Base respectively, are providing support for remotely piloted aircraft during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 for the first time. Twenty-six nations, 38 ships, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (Courtesy photo by U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ariel O'Shea)
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Total Force Airmen maintain MQ-9 mission at RIMPAC 2022

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Krupp (left), 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics expeditor technician, and Senior Airman Joel Vargas, 163rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialists, replace an MQ-9 Reaper radar set during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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MQ-9s launch during RIMPAC 2022

MARINE CORPS AIR STATION, KANEOHE BAY, Hawaii (July 25, 2022) U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron conduct MQ-9 Reaper pre-flight and launch checks during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 25, at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii. 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 June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world’s oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise is in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jerilyn Quintanilla)
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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 13, 2022) - U.S. Air Force maintenance specialists, assigned to the 29th Air Maintenance Unit, tow the MQ-9A Reaper at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 13. 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, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel O'Shea)
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MARINE CORPS BASE HAWAII, Hawaii (July 13, 2022) - U.S. Air Force maintenance specialists, assigned to the 29th Air Maintenance Unit, survey the MQ-9A Reaper at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022, July 13. 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, four submarines, more than 170 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC from June 29 to Aug. 4 in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The world's largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC provides a unique training opportunity while fostering and sustaining cooperative relationships among participants critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. RIMPAC 2022 is the 28th exercise in the series that began in 1971. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ariel O'Shea)
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