U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 491st Attack Squadron, a geographically separated unit of the 49th Wing, work together with members of the 174th Attack Wing at Hancock Field Air National Guard Base, New York, August 12-13, 2024. Maintainers keep MQ-9 Reapers in flight-ready condition, while flight instructors prepare pilots and sensor operators to go on any mission that may arise on a moment’s notice. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Bob Teichmann)
For U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Daniel Moore, 8th Aircraft Maintenance Unit F-16 Viper specialist section chief, the journey through his military career has been anything but straightforward. His path has been shaped by a series of decisions, challenges, and personal growth that have defined his 14-year tenure in the Air Force.
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 nations.
