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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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386th improves combat abilities with shipment of Reapers

Staff Sgt. Steven, 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, prepares to lower the landing gears on a MQ-9 Blk 1ER Dec. 16, 2018, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The upgraded Reapers are projected to have a thirty-three percent increase in flight time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jeremy L. Mosier)
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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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BREAKING: New Block 5 MQ-9 debuts in combat

The new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper is loaded with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb and a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition April 13, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. On 23 June, 2017, the latest version of the MQ-9 Reaper, the Block 5 variant, was successfully flown in combat in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. The aircrew flew a sortie of over 16 hours with a full payload of weapons including GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munitions and AGM-114 Hellfire missiles. During the mission, the crew employed one GBU-38 and two Hellfires while providing hours of armed reconnaissance for supported ground forces. The Block 5 is equipped with improved electrical and communications systems which provides better software and hardware upgrades for future operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Clausen)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

An MQ-9 Reaper from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron takes off on a sortie at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

Senior Airman Christopher, 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron weapons load crew member, marshals an MQ-9 Reaper for end-of-runway checks at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

Senior Airman Christopher, 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron weapons load crew member, marshals an MQ-9 Reaper for end-of-runway checks at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with an extended range modification from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron stops on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, for end of runway checks, Dec. 6, 2015. The Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

Airman 1st Class Devin, 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron aircraft specialist, puts away a power cable after preflight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with an extended range modification from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The ER modification allows for 20 to 40 percent additional flight time dependent on the aircraft's loadout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with an extended range modification from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The ER modification allows for 20 to 40 percent additional flight time dependent on the aircraft's loadout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with an extended range modification from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The ER modification allows for 20 to 40 percent additional flight time dependent on the aircraft's loadout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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Reaper extends range in Afghanistan

An MQ-9 Reaper equipped with an extended range modification from the 62nd Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sits on the ramp at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Dec. 6, 2015. The ER modification allows for 20 to 40 percent additional flight time dependent on the aircraft's loadout. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Robert Cloys/Released)
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