U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Franek, 119th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, North Dakota Air National Guard, grades teams competing in the annual Grizzly Gauntlet, March Air Reserve Base, Calif., July 31, 2026. The Grizzly Gauntlet is an annual competition specific to the Air National Guard that tests various weapons loading skills on the MQ-9 Reaper platform, including speed, proficiency, safety, and teamwork. Five units participated in this week-long event, which not only assesses skills but also fosters relationships within the MQ-9 Reaper community, aiding seamless integration for both current and future missions. Competing teams were graded on their procedures, speed, and accuracy to determine the winners of each competition. (U.S. Air National Guard Video by Senior Master Sgt. Julianne Sitterding)
| Date Taken: | 07.27.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 07.31.2026 19:26 |
| Photo ID: | 9843487 |
| VIRIN: | 260727-Z-RZ465-1071 |
| Resolution: | 7835x5221 |
| Size: | 4.88 MB |
| Location: | MORENO VALLEY, CALIFORNIA, US |
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