UAVs role key ingredient to success of Multi-National Division-Baghdad operations [Image 1 of 2]

TAJI, IRAQ

08.11.2008

Photo by Spc. Jason Dangel 

1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade

Staff Sgt. Daniel Lovell, Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle operator, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 10th Mountain Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, wheels an RQ-7B Shadow 200 TUAV off the runway after the conclusion of a reconnaissance mission over MND-B airspace Aug. 11, 2008. All launch and recovery operations are strictly the responsibility of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, Combat Avn. Brigade, 4th Inf. Div. The company is unique in fact that unlike a conventional unit, Co. G, also known as the "Guardian Angels", is collectively made up of Soldiers from all across the MND-B area of operations. MND-B's primary UAV operators are all assigned to their respected brigade combat teams throughout theatre, but one platoon from each unit is sent to Camp Taji for a predetermined amount of time to help operate the launch and recovery site. Lovell is a native of Sierra Vista, Ariz.

• Date Taken: 08.11.2008
• Date Posted: 08.15.2008 00:22
• Photo ID: 108655
• VIRIN: 080815-A-0000D-001
• Resolution: 1750x1252
• Size: 553.66 KB
• Location: TAJI, IQ