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U.S. Air Force Col. Jonathan Esparza, 188th Wing commander, speaks to Airmen and guests during the 188th Wing’s MQ-9 Reaper 10th anniversary celebration at Ebbing Air National Guard Base, Arkansas, on Aug. 19, 2026.
The celebration marked a decade of remotely piloted aircraft operations at the 188th Wing, highlighting the Airmen, capabilities and partnerships that transformed the wing from an A-10 Thunderbolt II mission into a nationally recognized RPA enterprise.
As the wing enters its second decade of remotely piloted operations, Esparza emphasized the importance of building on the experience of the past 10 years while preparing Airmen for the challenges and capabilities of the future fight. (U.S. Air Force Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Bailey Benavides)
| Date Taken: | 08.18.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 08.19.2026 14:53 |
| Photo ID: | 9877977 |
| VIRIN: | 260819-F-IR451-2011 |
| Resolution: | 5043x2718 |
| Size: | 4.66 MB |
| Location: | FORT SMITH, ARKANSAS, US |
| Web Views: | 4 |
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