Aug. 7, 2026 New Mexico-based Airmen operate MQ-9 Reapers at Exercise Zia Sunbird in Michigan Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, successfully performed MQ-9 Reaper operations during Exercise Zia Sunbird at the Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center July 13 to July 24.
Aug. 8, 2025 Exercise Zia Sunbird: MQ-9 Reapers from Holloman Air Force Base fly at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu U.S. Air Force Airmen from Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico and U.S. Navy air traffic controllers participate in Exercise Zia Sunbird at Naval Base Ventura County Point Mugu, Calif., July 14-25, 2025. The agile combat exercise was designed to improve real-time aircrew adaptability in remote and