Photo By Sgt. 1st Class Aubree Rundle | Army Col. Michael Cavalier (right), Task Force Charger, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade,...... read more read more
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Combined Joint Task Force-82
Combined Press Information Center
By Army Sgt. 1st Class Charis Wilson
Task Force Charger, 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan – A new sleek, toy-like airframe is now a part of the 82nd Combat Aviation fleet of aircraft traveling the skies of Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduing Freedom.
Sky Warrior-A is an Army unmanned aircraft system that provides combatant commanders the ability to detect, track and engage targets by using reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition technology.
"It's used as a combat multiplier providing line-of-sight and beyond capabilities via a satellite link," said Army Col. Michael Cavalier, project manager unmanned aircraft system tactical concepts, Task Force Charger.
Less than three years in operational existence, the Sky Warrior-A has achieved a record 10,000 combat flight hours on three aircraft. First used in Iraq, it is currently being phased into operations in Afghanistan.
"It gives commanders an added asset on the tactical and strategic level to focus on priorities and direct assets where needed," said Army Capt. Stephen Adamson, detachment commander.
Sky Warrior-A began arriving in country in late September and is currently conducting operations throughout the theater.
| Date Taken: | 10.31.2007 |
| Date Posted: | 10.31.2007 13:45 |
| Story ID: | 13521 |
| Location: | BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF |
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