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251113-F-AM292-3083

Air traffic controllers from the 54th Operations Support Squadron man the air traffic control tower during evening flight operations at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 54th OSS is a critical part of the 49th Wing mission of training the world’s most skilled F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots and MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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251113-F-AM292-3039

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Operations Group lands after completing a training sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 49th OG is responsible for training the majority of the Air Force’s MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in addition to assisting other branches, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies with their own Reaper training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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251113-F-AM292-3037

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Operations Group lands after completing a training sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 49th OG is responsible for training the majority of the Air Force’s MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in addition to assisting other branches, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies with their own Reaper training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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251113-F-AM292-3023

An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 49th Operations Group lands after completing a training sortie at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Nov. 13, 2025. The 49th OG is responsible for training the majority of the Air Force’s MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators in addition to assisting other branches, such as the U.S. Marine Corps, and NATO allies with their own Reaper training programs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Victor J. Caputo)
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49th AMXS Airman named Air Force crew chief of the year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shuan Shaffer, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, poses for a photo at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 11, 2024. Shaffer was awarded the 2023 CMSAF Thomas N. Barnes award for his hard work and dedication, standing out amongst all crew chiefs across the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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49th AMXS Airman named Air Force crew chief of the year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, left, supervises a group of 49th AMXS Airmen as they install a panel at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 10, 2024. As a dedicated crew chief, Shaffer is responsible for keeping the MQ-9 Reaper mission ready at all times, while supervising Airmen in the 49th AMXS. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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49th AMXS Airman named Air Force crew chief of the year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, left, oversees as U.S. Air Force Austin James, 49th AMXS MQ-9 Reaper aircraft apprentice, does a fuel nozzle installation at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, July 10, 2024. Shaffer and other Airmen from the 49th AMXS are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9s on Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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49th AMXS Airman named Air Force crew chief of the year

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Caleb Wilson, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shaun Shaffer, 49th AMXS DCC, center, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jose Lopez-Flecha, 49th AMXS quality assurance, reviews technical orders for the MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico July 10, 2024. Shaffer and other Airmen from the 49th AMXS are responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9s on Holloman. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Ryan Nixon, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

An Airman from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron operates a Ruggedized Aircraft Maintenance Test Station at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. Second sentence. Airmen from the 49th AMXS keep the 49th Wing’s aircrew training mission running by providing routine maintenance to all MQ-9s on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

Airmen from the 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Knight, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, operates a Ruggedized Aircraft Maintenance Test Station at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The station allows Airmen from the 49th AMXS to start up and run engine tests on MQ-9 Reapers without a pilot operating the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jakob Garcia, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, performs maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. Airmen from the 49th AMXS keep the 49th Wing’s aircrew training mission running by providing routine maintenance to all MQ-9s on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Daniel Knight, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, left, reviews technical orders with U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Braden Delee, 49th AMXS crew chief, at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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AMXS Airmen maintain Holloman’s MQ-9 Reapers

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Garcia, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, uses a Vibration Analyzer box on an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, June 11, 2024. The 49th AMXS is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of all MQ-9 Reapers on Holloman AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Paczkowski)
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49th AMU demonstrates new aircraft tug capabilities

A TowFLEXX TF3 aircraft tug in a hangar at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2022. The TF3 is the smallest remote-controlled aircraft tug capable of tugging 20,000 pounds of weight and is used at Holloman to tow MQ-9 Reapers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)
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49th AMU demonstrates new aircraft tug capabilities

An Airman from the 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit uses a remote control to maneuver a TowFLEXX TF3 aircraft tug at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2022. The TF3’s radio remote control has a high-range signal which allows Airmen to maneuver it from all sides. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)
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49th AMU demonstrates new aircraft tug capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alejandro Thompson, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, checks the battery charge of a TowFLEXX TF3 at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2022. The TF3 is a remote-controlled aircraft tug that is operated by one person, making it easy and efficient for the Airmen of the 29th AMU to operate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)
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49th AMU demonstrates new aircraft tug capabilities

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alejandro Thompson, 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit assistant dedicated crew chief, secures a TowFLEXX TF3 aircraft tug to an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2022. The design of the TF3 allows it to safely maneuver aircraft 360 degrees, providing maintenance personnel a high level of maneuverability while transporting aircraft on the ground. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)
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49th AMU demonstrates new aircraft tug capabilities

A TowFLEXX TF3 aircraft tug tows an MQ-9 Reaper at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Dec. 15, 2022. The TF3 is a remote-controlled aircraft tug which allows the operator to maneuver aircraft 360 degrees, easily and efficiently moved by maintenance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Pedrazzini)
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