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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: Combat RPAs bring the future faster

An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission, Feb. 14, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen were able to seamlessly transition between platforms, which prevented a loss of MQ-9 capabilities for combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: Combat RPAs bring the future faster

Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performed post-flight checks on an MQ-1 Predator, Feb. 16, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew flew one of its last local sorties before the official retirement scheduled for March 9, 2018, at Creech. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: Combat RPAs bring the future faster

An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission, Feb. 14, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing are transitioning to support an all MQ-9 force by the end of 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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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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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Airman 1st Class Chase, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist works on an MQ-1 Predator during its demilitarization Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. As a standard practice, Airmen retain all salvageable parts during the process in an effort to save U.S. tax dollars and ensure the aircraft is safe for public display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Airman 1st Class Chase, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist installs the Multi-Spectral Targeting System trailing fairing during the demilitarization process of an MQ-1 Predator Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Two MQ-1s were recently transported from Creech to two museums overseas where they will be used in historical aviation exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Senior Airman Nathan and Airman 1st Class Chase, avionics specialists assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove an antenna during the MQ-1 Predator demilitarization process Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. This MQ-1 was one of two Predators that were demilitarized and sent to England to serve as a museum display and symbolizes the ties the U.S. Air Force has with our coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

An Airman assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Squadron performs post-flight checks on an MQ-1 Predator Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 served as a premier Remotely Piloted Aircraft for combatant commanders and coalition partners for more than 20 years and is scheduled to officially retire March 9, 2018, at Creech AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line after an aircrew flew one of the last MQ-1 local training sorties Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 was active for more than 20 years and evolved from a pure intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform to later include persistent attack capabilities during that time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: A history of innovation

An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line Dec. 8, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Predator started as an RQ-1 in the late 1990s, providing only reconnaissance capabilities until the early 2000s, when it was equipped with two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and designated as a multirole asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)
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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: A history of innovation

An MQ-1 Predator flies above the flight line during launch and recovery training at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew will fly the MQ-1 for the final time at Creech on March 9, 2018 before it is officially retired from the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by SMSgt Cecilio Ricardo)
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MQ-1 squadron celebrates 100 years

On May 9, 2017, the 15th ATKS celebrated their 100-year anniversary and reflected on the unit’s extensive and honorable heritage, which coincidentally, includes their use of airpower in nearly every major conflict of the 20th Century. This heritage is carried on in today’s fight with remotely piloted aircraft MQ-1 Predators. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class James Thompson)
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AFVSA to implement new RPA childcare

To combat the unique childcare challenges, personnel from the Air Force Services Activity headquarters in Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, recently met with military members here and conducted interviews where they discussed new and evolving care options for service members supporting the remotely piloted aircraft mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Nadine Barclay)
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The evolution of the combat RPA

An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line Dec. 8, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The predator started as an RQ-1 in the late 1990s providing reconnaissance capabilities only until the early 2000s when it was equipped with two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)
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The evolution of the combat RPA

The GNAT 750 was the first long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft. After it was purchased by the United States Air Force, it would evolve into the RQ-1 Predator during the 1990s to fly its first missions over the Balkans during the Kosovo conflict. (Courtesy Photo)
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The evolution of the combat RPA

An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line Nov. 22, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Reaper is an evolution of the MQ-1 Predator and can carry four AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and two 500 pound bombs while being able to fly for 18-24 hour missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)
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Centennial squadron reactivates at Creech

Lt. Col. Theodore, 489th Attack Squadron commander, speaks during the unit’s reactivation ceremony Dec. 2, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Theodore, who was previously a commander of at Creech, was chosen to assume command of the 489th ATKS. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kristan Campbell)
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Centennial squadron reactivates at Creech

Lt. Col.Theodore receives his first salute after assuming command of the reactivated 489th Attack Squadron Dec. 2, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The unit will assume responsibility of aircraft launch and recovery in deployed environments and operate on a rotational basis. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kristan Campbell)
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Centennial squadron reactivates at Creech

An Airman reveals the 489th Attack Squadron patch on an MQ-9 Reaper during the unit’s reactivation ceremony Dec. 2, 2016, at Creech Airforce Base, Nev. Lt. Col. Theodore assumed command of the 489th ATKS during the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kristan Campbell)
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Centennial squadron reactivates at Creech

Col. Joseph, 432nd Operations Group commander, salutes during the 489th Attack Squadron’s reactivation ceremony Dec. 2, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Joseph presided over the ceremony and designated Lt. Col. Theodore as the unit’s commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Kristan Campbell)
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