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99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron

A group photo of the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 2, 2022. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Nicholas Ross)
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A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft awaits an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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MQ-9 Reaper

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft awaits an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft awaits an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft awaits an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason)
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Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

Maintainers with the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft into position for an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason, tail number obscured for operational security)
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Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

Maintainers from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle awaits an engine test before Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

Maintainers from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle into position for an engine test before Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations arounf the world but are remotely operated from bases with the United States. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

Airmen assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron reposition a panel on the MQ-9 Reaper during repairs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. The MQ-9 Reaper, an unmanned aircraft, is utilized to perform close air support and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Trevor Stefani, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, repairs an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. The MQ-9 Reaper can perform a mission for nearly an entire day before needing to refuel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

An Airman assigned to the 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron screws in a panel on the MQ-9 Reaper during maintenance at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. For launch and recovery, a satellite fixed to the ground helps the MQ-9 team to carefully land the multi-role asset without the worry of delay. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Kublitz, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, screws in a panel on the MQ-9 Reaper during repairs at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. MQ-9 pilots and sensor operators can continuously swap-out during a mission to enable fresh eyes to stay on the job. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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MQ-9 Reaper keeps eyes on targets

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Kublitz, 62nd Expeditionary Attack Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, poses in front of an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Nov. 16, 2018. The 62nd EATKS at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan operates the largest fleet of MQ-9s in the world performing launch and recovery assets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airmen Kaylee Dubois)
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U-2 IFE

A 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group U-2 Dragon Lady maintainer inspects the wing of a U-2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 24, 2016. The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance in direct support of U.S. and allied forces.
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U-2 IFE

A 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Group U-2 Dragon Lady maintainer inspects the wing of a U-2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia May 24, 2016. The U-2 provides high-altitude, all-weather surveillance and reconnaissance in direct support of U.S. and allied forces.
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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

A mobile chase car driver pursues a U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft during its landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2015. Mobile chase car drivers act as a second pair of eyes and ears for U-2 pilots during their launch and landings, radioing adjustments to the aircraft to make up for the pilot’s limited sight of the runway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

Capt. Stephen, 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron operations officer and U-2 pilot, is welcomed back from a combat sortie by U-2 maintainers, physiological support technicians and fellow pilots at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 7, 2015. At any one time there are hundreds of people supporting U-2 operations, from the maintainers on the ground to the intelligence personnel who analyze the information that is gathered and disseminated by U-2 pilots during combat sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

Staff Sgt. Sigfred, Dragon Aircraft Unit maintainer for the U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft, removes aircraft blocks prior to the departure of a U-2 at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 10, 2015. Despite the variety of manned and unmanned aircraft that have been proposed to take over the U-2’s ISR role in the 60 years since its activation, it still remains a primary reconnaissance aircraft for the Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kentavist P. Brackin/released)
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Dancing with a Dragon: a pilot's tale

A U-2 Dragon Lady reconnaissance aircraft comes in for a landing at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Dec. 22, 2015. Upon landing, pilots must balance the U-2’s unsupported 105-foot wingspan while bringing the aircraft to a halt.
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