Knight Patrol
ALI BASE, Iraq -- An MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial system, assigned to Detachment 1 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Attack Squadron, taxis in after a mission Sept. 3, 2008. Through the use of advanced capabilities, focused doctrine and detailed training, the Predator provides integrated and synchronized close air combat operations, to include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Christopher Griffin)