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
Nov. 29, 2021 UPDATE: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming a rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31 The Air Force extended the deadline for Airmen applying for the Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31.Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31, 2021 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program (RPP), scheduled for
May 10, 2019 Ringing in tradition, innovating airpower The 491st Attack Squadron, “the Ringers,” honored its first incoming commander, Lt. Col. Randall Noel, in a squadron activation and assumption of command ceremony, May 8, 2019, on Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York.
Jan. 18, 2019 Chiefs Choice Award January 2019 Holloman’s Chiefs Group has a monthly recognition program titled Chief’s Choice Award. Every month a chief has the honor of choosing a deserving Airman for an outstanding act or for continuous outstanding performance.
March 9, 2018 Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute The Air Force held the MQ-1 Predator’s official retirement ceremony with Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, Remotely Piloted Aircraft enterprise leaders, and MQ-1 alumni March 9, 2018, at Creech. The MQ-1 ceremony included the final local flight by the Airmen of the 489th
April 6, 2017 RPA CCs sign Reaper Armistice Agreement The 16th Training Squadron commander, describes the Reaper Armistice Agreement to Airmen from the 6th, 29th, and 9th Attack Squadrons before the commanders of those squadrons sign the document. The Reaper Armistice Agreement is an esprit de corps arrangement between the three squadrons that marks
March 24, 2017 Indonesian Air Force visits Holloman Members of the Indonesian Air Force visited Holloman Air Force Base on March 15, 2017 to learn about MQ-9 operations and Holloman’s remotely piloted aircraft enterprise. The members were shuttled to various locations on base, including the Operations Group, the MQ-9 Flight Training Unit and the
Feb. 23, 2017 AF prepares for all MQ-9 force For the past 21 years the Air Force has flown the remotely piloted MQ-1 Predator in combat, and for the last 10, the MQ-9 Reaper. Combined with a skilled aircrew, these aircraft provide consistent support in daily engagements making an impact downrange. While the MQ-1 has provided many years of
Jan. 26, 2017 No ground power, no air power He sits crouched, with the sleeves of his sand shirt rolled just beneath each elbow and a screwdriver in hand. A pair of yellow-lensed glasses are perched atop the bridge of his nose, protecting his concentrated gaze. With each rotation of his wrist, the screwdriver turns, its bright orange handle a
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.