MQ-9 Reapers from Holloman AFB Conduct Exercise in California

Photo By Staff Sgt. Collette Brooks | Members from Holloman Air Force Base pose with a satellite earth terminal subsystem during Agile Reaper on September 8, 2020, at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. Agile Reaper is a routine training exercise focused on the movements of MQ-9s Reaper overwater to improve upon the joint relationship and operational capabilities while displaying agile penetrating and persistent multi-role maritime combat capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Collette Brooks)  

NAVAL AIR STATION POINT MUGU, CA, UNITED STATES

10.01.2020

Story by Senior Airman Collette Brooks  

49th Wing

The 49th Wing deployed MQ-9 Reaper assets and approximately 40 personnel to Naval Air Station Point Mugu, Ca., to participate in Exercise Agile Reaper for three weeks in Sep.

This routine training exercise is a significant movement of MQ-9s and will introduce overwater training for improvement of student quality and master instructor development.

Despite the current COVID-19 crisis, the 49th WG maintains a ready force and this exercise demonstrates the ability to rapidly mobilize assets and personnel in any environment.

• Date Taken: 10.01.2020
• Date Posted: 10.02.2020 12:23
• Story ID: 380099
• Location: NAVAL AIR STATION POINT MUGU, CA, US
• Hometown: HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, NM, US