Three Buckeye Flyers

Advanced Wrath MQ-9 Reaper safety checks, taxi and takeoff

A remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper prepares for takeoff at the 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio, March 13, 2025. This flight is a part of the exercise Advanced Wrath, an annual training highlighting Ohio’s role in advanced unmanned systems, rapid response, and national security. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Staff Sgt. Jillian Maynus, 178th Wing)

Taken: 03.13.2025 | Video by Staff Sgt. Jill Maynus

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