Aug. 16, 2024 491st ATKS maintains MQ-9 Reaper aircrew, maintainers Situated at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York, the 491st ATKS is composed of over 70 active duty MQ-9 sensor operators, pilots and maintainers.
Aug. 9, 2024 6th Attack Squadron hosts Marine Corps pilots for partnership tour Hailing from Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton, Calif., the Marines of the HMLA-267 and VMM-364 squadrons paid a visit to the 6th Attack Squadron to observe the MQ-9 Reaper while also showcasing the multi-role utility of their own aircraft for future possible operations.
July 23, 2024 49th Wing assists foreign allies in MQ-9 training One of the 49th Wing's primary missions is to train MQ-9 Reaper pilots and sensor operators to participate in combat operations across the globe. While primarily focusing on training American Airmen, you may not know that Holloman hosts both MQ-9 aircrew students and instructors from multiple allied
June 21, 2024 Multi-Capable Airmen training program launches at Holloman The 29th Aircraft Maintenance Unit launched a Multi-Capable Airmen training program in March of 2024. The program allows Airmen to train on the skills of crew chiefs, avionics, and weapons troops, helping prepare Airmen for the broader scope of capabilities necessary to give the Air Force the
June 14, 2024 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)
Jan. 30, 2024 54th OSS ensures safe flight operations As one of the largest training bases in the Air Force, one of Team Holloman’s missions is to graduate combat-ready pilots. While all members of Holloman assist in this mission, it's the 54th Operations Support Squadron air traffic controllers who regulate daily air operations, cultivating the next
July 31, 2023 491st Attack Squadron assists in MQ-9 training mission Located over 2,000 miles away in the beautiful city of Syracuse, New York, lies Hancock Field National Guard Base, which is home to the 491st Attack Squadron
July 17, 2023 491st ATKS instructor pilot maintains mission priority The Airmen of the 491st Attack Squadron play a pivotal role in keeping Holloman’s mission going and for two and a half years, U.S. Air Force Capt. Christopher Carter, 491st ATKS MQ-9 instructor pilot, has dedicated his time to training both active duty and Air National Guard student pilots to
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