Capt. Doug Witherspoon Showcases MQ-9 Innovation at 163d ATKW

Throughout history, innovation has been the driving force behind humanity’s greatest advancements, shaping industries, economies, and societies. Visionaries like Thomas Edison with the light bulb, the Wright brothers with the first powered flight, Henry Ford with mass-produced automobiles, Karl Ferdinand Braun with semiconductors, Alan Turing with modern computing, and Grace Hopper with programming languages have revolutionized the way we live, work, and interact with the world. These transformative figures demonstrated how a single idea, fueled by determination, can change the course of history. Today, their legacy continues in individuals like Capt. Douglas Witherspoon, whose contributions to military operations are redefining the...

02.04.2025 | MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIFORNIA, US | Story by Tech. Sgt. Paul Duquette

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