July 21, 2022 MQ-9 makes its debut at RIMPAC SINKEX 2022 The first-ever use of a U.S. Air Force MQ-9A Reaper, a remotely piloted aircraft, during a Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 sinking exercise (SINKEX), July 12.Participating in the SINKEX provided an opportunity for units from Australia, Canada, Malaysia and the U.S. to test weapons and systems in a
June 30, 2022 AF MQ-9s join Exercise RIMPAC 2022 RIMPAC forces will exercise a wide range of capabilities, projecting the inherent flexibility of maritime forces and helping to promote a free and open Indo-Pacific.
Sept. 14, 2021 Exercise ACE Reaper debuts in Hawaii Airmen and Marines from across the country joined together for the first Agile Combat Employment Reaper exercise which kicked off Sept. 8 and is expected to run through Oct. 8, 2021. This exercise is one of the very few times the MQ-9 Reapers have flown in the Pacific.Approximately 60 service
Feb. 12, 2020 49th Operations Group tour The 49th Operations Group hosted a tour of their facilities to showcase their operation for Holloman Airmen and their spouses.
April 3, 2019 Holloman hosts air-to-ground integration exercise Holloman hosted combat rescue officers from the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 12-14, 2019.
March 1, 2019 386th EAMXS, 46th EATKS launch MQ-9 Reaper The MQ-9, a remotely piloted aircraft, is utilized to perform close air support and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.
Jan. 12, 2017 AF selects Shaw AFB as the preferred location to host a new RPA unit The Air Force has selected Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, as the preferred location to base a new MQ-9 Reaper group, including mission control elements.