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Global Hawk Maintenance

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an RQ-4 Global Hawk April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft that provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capabilities over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an RQ-4 Global Hawk April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft that provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capabilities over Southwest Asia.(U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Senior Airman Arrelius Oliver, a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, drags the chocks for an RQ-4 Global Hawk April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Arrelius, deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., was part of a crew preparing the aircraft for a mission that evening. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Airmen from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an RQ-4 Global Hawk for a flight April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft that provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capabilities over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Senior Airman Nicholas McDrummond, a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, removes a pitot cover on an RQ-4 Global Hawk April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft that provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capabilities over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Matthew Roberts, a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the intake of an RQ-4 Global Hawk April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The inspection insures the serviceability of the engine fan blades, preventing any foreign objects from damaging the aircraft during flight. Roberts, a Hartford, Mich., native, is deployed from Grand Forks Air Force Base, N.D. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Senior Airman Blaine Aponte, a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant dedicated crew chief, inspects inside the wheel well of an RQ-4 Global Hawk April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. Aponte, a Naples, Fla., native, is deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Senior Airman Blaine Aponte and Staff Sgt. Juan Lopez, members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, remove a tow bar from an RQ-4 Global Hawk prior to conducting maintenance operations April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capabilities over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Senior Airman Blaine Aponte and Staff Sgt. Juan Lopez, members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, remove a tow bar from an RQ-4 Global Hawk prior to conducting maintenance operations April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk provides intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and communications capabilities over Southwest Asia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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Global Hawk Maintenance

Staff Sgt. Jahmal Maloney, a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, inspects the hydraulic reservoir of an RQ-4 Global Hawk prior to a flight April 15, 2014, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. The reservoir ensures all of the hydraulic components on the aircraft are properly functioning during flight. Maloney, a New Port, R.I., native, is deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Russ Scalf/Released)
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380 AEW receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk in Southwest Asia

Continuing a 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief tradition, these seven execute 26 push-ups which is equivalent to this RQ-4B Global Hawk’s last two tail number digits May 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. As in most Air Force aircraft maintenance squadrons, this is a way of christening the brand new addition to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maynelinne De La Cruz)
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380 AEW receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk in Southwest Asia

Members of the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron secure an RQ-4B Global Hawk after arriving to begin its new mission in Southwest Asia, May 11, 2011. The Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft that provides intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maynelinne De La Cruz)
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380 AEW receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk in Southwest Asia

Crew chiefs from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tow in the newest addition to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s airframes, an RQ-4B Global Hawk, shortly after its arrival May 11, 2011 in Southwest Asia. The Global Hawk is an unmanned aircraft that provides intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maynelinne De La Cruz)
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380 AEW receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk in Southwest Asia

Crew chiefs from the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, tow in the newest addition to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing’s airframes, an RQ-4B Global Hawk, shortly after its arrival May 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4B model outperforms its predecessor with a 50 percent increase in payload capacity of 3,000lbs and operates with 2.5 times more electrical power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maynelinne De La Cruz)
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380 AEW receives first RQ-4B Global Hawk in Southwest Asia

After towing the RQ-4B into the hangar, Staff Sgt. Frank, 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, secured the Global Hawk’s wheels shortly after its arrival May 11, 2011, in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4B model outperforms its predecessor with a 50 percent increase in payload capacity of 3,000lbs and operates with 2.5 times more electrical power. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Maynelinne De La Cruz)
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EQ-4 Global Hawk First Launch

A U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron follows an EQ-4 Global Hawk in a chase vehicle before it's first launch from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 29, 2010. The EQ-4 and other Global Hawk platforms utilize a chase vehicle to ensure the aircraft takes off successfully. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris) (RELEASED)
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EQ-4 Global Hawk First Launch

A U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron waits in his vehicle before an EQ-4 Global Hawk's first launch from an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 29, 2010. The EQ-4 and other Global Hawk platforms utilize a chase vehicle to ensure the aircraft takes off successfully. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris) (RELEASED)
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Deployed Global Hawks surpass 30,000 combat flying hours, 1,500 sorties

Staff Sgt. Michael Goenner, an RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Hawk aircraft maintenance unit, goes through pre-flight servicing while preparing a Global Hawk for a combat mission Feb. 12, 2010, at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4s, assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., achieved 1,500 combat sorties and 30,000 combat flying hours on Feb. 10 and 11 respectively. Sergeant Goenner is deployed from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Beale AFB, and his hometown is Becker, Minn. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol/Released)
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Deployed Global Hawks surpass 30,000 combat flying hours, 1,500 sorties

Staff Sgt. Michael Goenner, an RQ-4 Global Hawk crew chief with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Hawk aircraft maintenance unit, goes through pre-flight servicing while preparing a Global Hawk for a combat mission Feb. 12, 2010, at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4s, assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., achieved 1,500 combat sorties and 30,000 combat flying hours on Feb. 10 and 11 respectively. Sergeant Goenner is deployed from the 9th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Beale AFB, and his hometown is Becker, Minn. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol/Released)
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Deployed Global Hawks surpass 30,000 combat flying hours, 1,500 sorties

RQ-4 Global Hawk maintenance Airmen with the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Hawk aircraft maintenance unit goes through pre-flight servicing while preparing a Global Hawk for a combat mission Feb. 12, 2010, at a non-disclosed base in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4s, assigned to the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing and deployed from Beale Air Force Base, Calif., achieved 1,500 combat sorties and 30,000 combat flying hours on Feb. 10 and 11 respectively. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Master Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol/Released)
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