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251212-F-YY907-1050

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Nathaniel Dull, 11th Attack Squadron commander and Senior Master Sgt. Brittan Hahn, 11th Attack Squadron senior enlisted leader, unfurl the 11th ATKS guidon at their re-patching ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 12, 2025. The unfurling of the flag signified that the 11th ATKS now falls under the 25th Attack Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)
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250522-F-IU083-1013

U.S. Air Force Maj. Conner Schwartz, an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft pilot assigned to the 11th Attack Squadron, flies the aircraft over the Nevada Test and Training Range from a ground control station at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 22, 2025. This sortie marked the last time the 11th ATKS operated as a launch and recovery element. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250522-F-IU083-1020

U.S. Air Force Maj. Conner Schwartz, an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft pilot assigned to the 11th Attack Squadron, dons a launch and recovery patch while flying from a ground control station at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 22, 2025. The change from launch and recovery to conventional MQ-9 operations expands the squadron’s role in combat operations, enabling pilots, sensor operators and intelligence professionals to conduct missions from start to finish. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250522-F-IU083-1051

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft assigned to the 432nd Wing comes in for a touch-and-go at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 22, 2025. The aircraft, operated by members of the 11th Attack Squadron, was one of the last to be operated with manual launch and recovery capability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250522-F-IU083-1032

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Fasen, an MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator assigned to the 11th Attack Squadron, communicates with air traffic control from a ground control station at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 22, 2025. This sortie marked the last time the 11th ATKS operated as a launch and recovery element. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250522-F-IU083-1019

U.S. Air Force Maj. Conner Schwartz, an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft pilot assigned to the 11th Attack Squadron, brings the aircraft to the runway for a touch-and-go at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 22, 2025. The 11th ATKS previously specialized in the critical task of launching and recovering MQ-9 aircraft before transferring control to combat crews elsewhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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251204-F-NV774-1001

U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Quincy Brayton, 22nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, conducts a preflight inspection at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 4, 2025. Brayton, whose aviation journey began as an enlisted maintainer, now mentors aspiring aviators through the FlyBraviation Foundation, a nonprofit he created to help others pursue pilot training. (U.S. photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)
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250828-F-YY907-1117

An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft takes off from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 28, 2025. The MQ-9 Reaper baseline system carries the Multi-Spectral Targeting System, which has a robust suite of visual sensors for targeting. The MTS-B integrates an infrared sensor, color/monochrome daylight TV camera, image-intensified TV camera, laser range finder/designator, and laser illuminator. The full-motion video from each imaging sensor can be viewed as separate video streams or fused. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)
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250210-F-YY907-9182

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Riley Coggins, 482nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft sensor operator, practices in an MQ-9 Reaper simulator at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 10, 2025. The 482nd ATKS is part of the 25th Attack Group, a geographically separated unit assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, based at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)
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251211-F-YY907-1012

A set of command pilot wings for remotely piloted aircraft pilots sits for a photo at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 11, 2025. Pilots of all airframes must have 15 years in service as a rated pilot and 3000 total hours of flight time for the rating of command pilot, which is the highest rating a pilot can receive. The 18X career field for remotely piloted aircraft officially started in 2010 and therefore 2025 is the first year 18X pilots can obtain the rating with only flying on their airframe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi)
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250915-F-NV774-1004

The 22nd Attack Squadron Commander presents Capt. Carol Stephens, 22nd ATKS MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft pilot, the Safety Officer Award Recognition during a ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall, Nevada, Sept. 15, 2025. She was honored for her leadership in combat operations, deployment readiness, and mentorship, as well as her selfless service to the local and global community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)
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250915-F-NV774-1005

The 22nd Attack Squadron Commander delivers remarks while presenting the Safety Officer Award Recognition award to Capt. Carol Stephens, 22nd ATKS MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft pilot, during a ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall, Nevada, Sept. 15, 2025. In his speech, the commander highlighted Stephens’ combat mission impact and community service, calling her a standout performer who “represents the best of what we do” at Creech Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)
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250915-F-NV774-1006

U.S. Air Force Capt. Carol Stephens, an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft pilot assigned to the 22nd Attack Squadron, sits with her husband, Capt. Tim Stephens and the 22nd ATKS Commander during the Safety Officer Award Recognition ceremony at Las Vegas City Hall, Nevada, Sept. 15, 2025. Stephens was honored by the Rotary Clubs of Southern Nevada for her outstanding performance in combat operations and community service, exemplifying the Rotary motto “Service Above Self.” (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Renee Blundon)
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250805-F-IU083-1007

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Bryce Dallas, a crew chief assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, marshals an MQ-9 Reaper during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise tests participants' ability to synchronize multi-domain operations, ensuring readiness to deliver decisive airpower anytime, anywhere. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250806-F-IU083-1001

Six U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, undergo routine maintenance during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 6, 2025. By simulating high-end threats, the exercise challenges participants to refine their skills and adapt to dynamic scenarios, reinforcing their ability to sustain operations under pressure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250805-F-IU083-1001

Three U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft, assigned to the 432nd Wing, prepare for takeoff during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise integrates Bamboo Eagle’s focus on follow-on force generation, pushing Airmen to adapt to rapidly evolving threats while maintaining operational tempo in a high-threat battlespace. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250805-F-IU083-1003

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, taxies to the runway during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise provides Airmen with the opportunity to operate from austere locations, demonstrating the flexibility and endurance required to sustain combat power and ensure survivability in dynamic conditions.(U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250805-F-IU083-1016

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron marshals an MQ-9 Reaper on the flightline during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise tests advanced tactics and operational concepts, ensuring the joint force remains prepared to respond decisively to global challenges and contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250805-F-IU083-1010

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron perform routine maintenance on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise pushes participants to refine their skills, innovate solutions, and adapt to complex operational challenges in a combat-representative environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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250805-F-IU083-1019

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Tucker, assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, spins a propeller on an MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft to test its operability during Bamboo Eagle 25-3 on Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, California, August 5, 2025. The exercise reinforces the U.S. Air Force's ability to project power and sustain combat operations under the most demanding conditions, ensuring readiness to deter aggression and respond to emerging threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)
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