Dec. 16, 2020 MQ-9 Aircrew reflect on partnership after milestone flight Some things are better in pairs – peanut butter and jelly, milk and cookies, or salt and pepper. There are many dynamic duos out there, but one could argue that no one is as effective at delivering persistent attack and reconnaissance as an MQ-9 Reaper pilot and sensor operator.
Dec. 4, 2020 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Dec. 1, 2020 20th ATKS honored at General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Banquet Members of the 20th Attack Squadron receive the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year trophy in Warrensburg, Missouri, Nov. 20, 2020. 20th ATKS leadership gathered with guests from General Atomics for the presentation of the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class
Oct. 20, 2020 DoD activates MQ-9s for imagery support in wildland fire fighting Airmen at the 432nd Wing recently participated in Department of Defense support efforts to fight the California wildland fires.
Sept. 29, 2020 Pipeline MQ-9 Pilots step into leadership As the demand for MQ-1 Predators and MQ-9 Reapers around the world steadily grew in 2009, a new career field of aviators emerged to pilot them.
Sept. 10, 2020 ABMS Onramp 2 sees second MQ-9 AIM-9X shot and other CMD tactics development From employing an AIM-9X from an MQ-9 to improving AGR-20 cruise missile defense tactics from the F-16, units across the 53d Wing played a critical role in the Advanced Battle Management System Onramp #2 from August 31 to September 3, 2020. A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 556th Test
June 24, 2020 Armed against COVID: 432nd AMXS modify load competition to test, prepare Airmen Airmen from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron compete in a Load Crew of the Quarter competition, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 18, 2020. The 432nd AMXS wore protective gear and split the competition into shifts as a precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
May 15, 2020 Reaper Airman fulfills dream of earning Ranger tab The sounds of frogs, birds and cicadas rang loudly in his ears as the hot sun crawled across the sky. He hoped nightfall would provide a reprieve, but it only gave way to equally muggy and noisy nights.
March 9, 2020 Singapore Air Show kicks-off Hunters’ 2020 season Airmen with the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing travelled to the Singapore Airshow 2020 at Changi Exhibition Center, Republic of Singapore, to display the MQ-9 Reaper for international crowds, Feb. 11 - 16, 2020
Feb. 11, 2020 Dormant, not deactivated: 42nd ATKS end of operations The 42nd Attack Squadron ended its combat operations and flew its final sortie down-range out of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2020.