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    Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute [Image 3 of 9]

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    A military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper design, is positioned on a wet concrete runway or taxiway centerline. The aircraft faces the camera head-on, revealing its distinctive bulbous nose dome, long straight wings, and tricycle landing gear configuration. The setting appears to be a desert airfield, with arid terrain and sparse vegetation visible in the background.

    CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, UNITED STATES

    03.09.2018

    Photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson 

    432nd Wing   

    An MQ-1 Predator taxis on the runway March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Today, the MQ-1 took flight for the last time at Creech, marking its retirement and the transition to an all MQ-9 Reaper force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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    Date Taken: 03.09.2018
    Date Posted: 03.15.2018 13:22
    Photo ID: 4204688
    VIRIN: 180309-F-WW236-078
    Resolution: 4489x2993
    Size: 844.12 KB
    Location: CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, NEVADA, US
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    A military ceremony is taking place inside a hangar or large indoor facility with a large American flag displayed on the wall behind the participants. Two officers in green flight suits are handling a blue guidon or unit flag, while a third service member in camouflage uniform stands between them. This appears to be a formal change of command or unit activation/inactivation ceremony.
    A military change of command ceremony taking place inside an aircraft hangar, with two officers in green flight suits exchanging a guidon (unit flag on a staff). A large American flag serves as the backdrop, and additional military personnel are present in the background. Two formal chairs are visible to the right, typical of official military ceremonies.
    A military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), consistent with the MQ-1 Predator or MQ-9 Reaper design, is positioned on a wet concrete runway or taxiway centerline. The aircraft faces the camera head-on, revealing its distinctive bulbous nose dome, long straight wings, and tricycle landing gear configuration. The setting appears to be a desert airfield, with arid terrain and sparse vegetation visible in the background.
    A military airman in camouflage uniform stands on an airfield tarmac with arms raised, observing a water salute ceremony. Two airport/military fire trucks (numbered 12 and 10) are positioned on either side of the runway, crossing their water streams in an arch formation. The setting appears to be a desert military air base with mountains visible in the background.
    A man in a dark suit is speaking at a wooden podium with a microphone inside a military hangar. Behind him are at least two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs/drones), one of which has visible text including names 'WO CC COL JULIAN CHEATER' and 'WO CCC CMBOT JAMIE AUGER'. The setting appears to be an official military ceremony or press event.
    An elderly man is speaking at a wooden podium equipped with a microphone, addressing an audience. He is wearing a dark suit with a patterned tie and glasses, and appears to be gesturing with his right hand while speaking. The foreground shows the out-of-focus silhouettes of audience members.
    Two military personnel in olive green flight suits are seated at a control station, operating joystick controls in a dimly lit room. The foreground operator wears glasses and a communications headset with a boom microphone, and has visible patches on his flight suit. The setting appears to be a ground control station, consistent with drone or aircraft remote operations.
    A group of military personnel in green flight suits are participating in what appears to be a traditional military celebration, likely a 'fini flight' or retirement ceremony. One individual is seated in an office chair being doused with liquid, while others laugh and spray what appears to be champagne or water. A small inflatable pool is visible in the foreground, suggesting this is an outdoor hazing or celebratory ritual.
    A military ceremony is taking place inside what appears to be an aircraft hangar. A uniformed officer stands at a wooden podium speaking into a microphone, while a second uniformed officer stands at attention in the background. In the foreground, a metallic squadron emblem reading 'ATTACK SQUADRON' is prominently displayed.

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