Video by Senior Airman Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 04.25.2023
U.S. Air Force Airmen, assigned to the 489th Attack Squadron, perform take-off and landing operations inside of a ground control station (GCS) at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 25, 2023. The GCS is part of a remotely piloted aircraft system, which controls the MQ-9A Reaper aircraft. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Ariel O'Shea)...
Video by Airman 1st Class Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 04.14.2023
The 432nd Aircraft Communication Maintenance Squadron is the first of its kind in the United States Air Force. With their unique, mixed-career field perspective, several members were able to put an idea into motion that could change the future....
Video by Senior Airman Haley Stevens | 432nd Wing | 09.04.2019
Remotely Piloted Aircraft aircrew fly simulated missions in an MQ-9 Reaper cockpit at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Sept. 4, 2019. The RPA mission is supported by Airmen in a variety of roles, including intelligence analysts, air traffic controllers and maintenance professionals. (U.S. Air Force video by Senior Airman Haley Stevens)...
Video by Claire Heininger | Army Rapid Capabilities Office | 10.09.2017
Recognizing the potential consequences of Russian aggression, tactics and capabilities, the Army has targeted 2CR to receive several advanced technologies designed to bridge gaps against the near-peer threat. This accelerated response is not Army acquisition business as usual, but instead uses rapid prototyping to accelerate interim solutions to Soldiers until the long-term programs of record......
Video by Airman 1st Class Jason Allred | 49th Wing | 04.26.2017
Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilots don't fly inside of the MQ-9 Reaper. But they do fly it from the GCS or, Ground Control Station. Communications Airmen like A1C Bryton Pollock work diligently to ensure the GCS's are running and ready to train pilots and sensor operators 24/7....
Video by Airman 1st Class Randahl Jenson | 49th Wing | 02.05.2016
MQ9 team participating in Operation Iron Focus. Includes footage of mission briefing, operations inside ground control station (GCS), and MQ9 taxiing, taking off and landing....
Video by Airman 1st Class JaoTorey Johnson | 49th Wing | 02.26.2015
The 49th Medical Group at Holloman Air Force Base hosts the TopKnife course to allow medical professionals from different fields to learn about the challenges faced by Remotely Piloted Aircraft, or RPA, pilots and sensor operators. Airman 1st Class Jao'Torey Johnson explains what goes on in the course....
