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Airmen with the 432nd Maintenance Group demilitarized a few MQ-1s in their inventory before they were dispersed to England where they’ll be displayed in museums.


Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Airman 1st Class Chase and Senior Airman Nathan, both avionics specialists assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, remove the Primary Control Module from an MQ-1 Predator, which is its central point of processing for all aircraft functions Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen with the 432nd Maintenance Group demilitarized a few MQ-1s in their inventory before they were dispersed to England where they’ll be displayed in museums. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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JCOC was established in 1948 as a Secretary of Defense-sponsored annual outreach program during which business and community leaders experience military life, training and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Thompson)
JCOC was established in 1948 as a Secretary of Defense-sponsored annual outreach program during which business and community leaders experience military life, training and operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Thompson)
Col. Julian Cheater, outgoing 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives his final salute from Creech Airmen during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. Cheater’s advocacy resulted in the first-ever achievement decoration awarded to Remotely Piloted Aircraft aircrew for having direct and immediate impact on the battlefield, and he spearheaded efforts for a better quality of life for Creech Airmen, earning Cheater the Legion of Merit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Thompson)
Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, gives opening remarks during the 432nd WG change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. Croft recognized Col. Julian Cheater, outgoing 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and welcomed Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Col. James Price, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, stands at parade rest in front of 432nd WG/432nd AEW Airmen during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. Col. Stephen Jones assumed command of the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Wing from Col. Julian Cheater as Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, presided over the event. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. James Thompson)
Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Col. Julian Cheater, outgoing 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander, salute for the national anthem during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. During the event, Jones assumed command of the award-winning Remotely Piloted Aircraft wing from Cheater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Staff Sgt. Justin, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, unveils the name of the incoming 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander on an MQ-9 Reaper during the 432nd WG change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. During the event, Col. Stephen Jones assumed command of the award-winning Remotely Piloted Aircraft wing from Col. Julian Cheater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, presents the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing guideon to Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander, during the wing change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. Jones has previously been assigned to multiple squadrons at Creech, flown the B-1 Bomber, MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, and was an initial member of the team that armed the RQ-1 Predator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commanders, looks out at the crowd as Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, gives opening remarks during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. Jones has previously been assigned to multiple squadrons at Creech, flown both the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper, and was an initial member of the team that armed the RQ-1 Predator. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Col. Stephen R Jones, 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo)
An aerial view of the flight line during the Joint Base Andrews 2019 Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 10, 2019. Displayed among aircraft like the T-38 Talon and C-5 Galaxy, the MQ-9 Reaper was the only Remotely Piloted Aircraft in attendance at this year’s airshow. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Master Sgt. Barrett, 432nd Maintenance Squadron superintendent, laughs with an attendee during the Joint Base Andrews 2019 Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 11, 2019. The MQ-9 Reaper was a static display at this year’s show celebrating legends in flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)

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