An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line of Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., Aug. 19, prior to maintenance that will keep it flying and training the next generation of Air Force pilots and sensor operators. The MQ-9 Reaper is a medium-to-high altitude, long endurance unmanned aircraft system. The MQ-9's primary mission is as a persistent hunter-killer against emerging targets to achieve joint force commander objectives. The MQ-9's alternate mission is to act as an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance asset, employing sensors to provide real-time data to commanders and intelligence specialists at all levels.(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Aaron Montoya/Released)Staff Sgt. Irma Hinton, 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron F-22 Raptor weapons load-crew member, reviews a checklist ensuring each step is followed in the correct order during the second quarter load-crew competition at Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., July 19. The F-22 load-crew competed against MQ-9 Reaper and German Air Force Tornado aircraft load-crews. For the competition, points are awarded during the weapons loading, tool kit inspection, and uniform inspection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kasey Close/Released)
Date Taken: | 08.19.2014 |
Date Posted: | 08.21.2014 17:54 |
Photo ID: | 1515856 |
VIRIN: | 140819-F-ZB149-003 |
Resolution: | 4225x2376 |
Size: | 4.66 MB |
Location: | HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, US |
Web Views: | 40 |
Downloads: | 18 |
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