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Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, California, perform final maintenance on the RQ-4A Global Hawk before it's flight RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. Able to cover more than 40,000 square miles, the jet powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) RQ-4A Global Hawk has a wing span of 116 feet, equal to a Boeing 737, able to fly up to 65,000 feet and loiter for more than 24 hours. The Global Hawk deployed to Australia April to June 2001, flying more than a dozen missions. This Global Hawk completed its biggest challenge to date the non-stop Trans-Pacific flight...

Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, California, perform f... More

Northrop Grumman's RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) test fires the second of two Mark (MK) 66 2.75-inch unguided rockets during weapons testing at Arizona's Yuma Proving Grounds. The Fire Scout has the ability to autonomously take off and land from any aviation-capable warship and at unprepared landing zones, with an on-station endurance of over four hours. The Fire Scout system is capable of continuous operations, providing coverage at 110 nautical miles from the launch site. Utilizing a baseline payload that includes electro-optical/infrared sensors and a laser rangefinder/designator the Fire Scout can find and identify tactical...

Northrop Grumman's RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tacti...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Northrop Grumman's RQ-8A Fire Scout Vertical Takeoff and Landing Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) test fires the second ... More

SENIOR AIRMAN Jose D. Nunez, USAF, 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada performs maintenance on a RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, NV after its return flight over Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

SENIOR AIRMAN Jose D. Nunez, USAF, 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nelli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

A US Air Force (USAF) dedicated Crew CHIEF from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, completes post flight inspections on a RQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) after a mission flown in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) dedicated Crew CHIEF from the 46th Expeditionary...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Released... More

Beale Air Force Base, Calif., receives its first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on Oct. 28, 2004. The Global Hawk will be assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron and will be used to support contingencies around the globe. It is used to provide Air Force and joint battlefield commanders near real-time, high-resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance imagery. (USAF PHOTO by John Schwab, CIV) (Released)

Beale Air Force Base, Calif., receives its first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

A RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft on static display in support of the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic (SACLANT) Seminar held at Langley Air Force Base, Virginia. The SACLANT Seminar was attended by 100 delegates from 18 countries, the purpose was to bring NATO leaders together to discuss issues from a Maritime and North American perspective and give leaders a hands on opportunity

A RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft on static display in support of t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J... More

A US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system sits inside a hangar at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

The US Navy (USN) RQ-8A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) System Fire Scout, makes its first autonomous landing aboard the US Navy (USN) Austin Class: Amphibious Transport Dock, USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. With an on-station endurance of over four hours, the Fire Scout system is capable of continuous operations, providing coverage at 110 nautical miles from the launch site

The US Navy (USN) RQ-8A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Kurt M. Lengfield, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Checking out the landing struts on the RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) is AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Nathan B. Eberle, USAF, (left), 11th Recon Squadron Nellis AFB, Nevada. Meanwhile A1C John D. Clark, USAF, (center) and SENIOR AIRMAN Jose D. Nunez, USAF, (right) 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, perform post flight maintenance on the engine. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

Checking out the landing struts on the RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Ae...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel assigned to the 12th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), check the maintenance log for a RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system while preparing for a mission at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. Pictured left-to-right, USAF (Major) Greg Hataway, STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Kelvin Rasor, and MAJ John D'ortona

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel assigned to the 12th Expedit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel assigned to the 12th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), check the maintenance log for a RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system while preparing for a mission at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) maintenance personnel assigned to the 12th Expedit...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the11th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) push a RQ-1B Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) into a holding area at a forward deployed location after it's completed sortie during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen assigned to the11th Expeditionary Reconnais...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: CENTAF Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Greer, USAF Release ... More

Somewhere out beyond the clouds an RQ-4A Global Hawk flying a surveillance mission, maintains a two-way communication with the Mission Control Element (C2 and Sensor) via satellite. The Global Hawk arrived at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Somewhere out beyond the clouds an RQ-4A Global Hawk flying a surveill...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Adelaide State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, USAF Re... More

AIRMAN First Class Nathan B. Eberle, USAF, 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB performs an post flight check on this RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group after its return flight from over Afghanistan. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In the background GUNNERY Sergeant Jerry Gutierrez, USMC, from MARCENT (Marine Forces Central Command), Combat Camera documents the event

AIRMAN First Class Nathan B. Eberle, USAF, 11th Reconnaissance Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

MASTER Sergeant Gallagher from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, records maintenance information onto the log book, while her AIRMAN performs maintenance on a RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) after its return flight from over Afghanistan. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

MASTER Sergeant Gallagher from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nelli...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

With an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) tagging along an RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

With an M1043 High-Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) taggi...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark, USAF, (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Jose D. Nunez, (right), USAF, from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, perform maintenance on a RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, NV, after its return flight over Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark, USAF, (left) and SENIOR AIRMAN Jose ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ferdinand Gross (right), 332nd Expeditionary Communications Squadron (ECS), documents USAF SRA Robert Vickery, 64th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), working on the engine of a USAF RQ-1A Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Ferdinand Gross (right), 332nd...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chenzira Mallory, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photographic Files

A U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, crew chief, lifts the nose of the RQ-1 Predator reconnaissance medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, to change a tire at Balad Air Base Iraq, on Sept. 15, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, crew chie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digi... More

The US Navy (USN) RQ-8A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) System Fire Scout, on approach to conduct its first autonomous landing aboard the US Navy (USN) Austin Class: Amphibious Transport Dock, USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. With an on-station endurance of over four hours, the Fire Scout system is capable of continuous operations, providing coverage at 110 nautical miles from the launch site

The US Navy (USN) RQ-8A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Kurt M. Lengfield, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). A "Night Owl", or RQ-2A Pioneer, surveillance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is launched from its twin rail catapult mounted on a 5-ton truck. This launch is conducted by the Cherry Point Marine Base, Squadron-2, part of Combined Arms Exercise (CAX) 5-97 at Airfield Seagle

US Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center (MCAGCC). A "Night Owl", or R...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Mcagcc, Twentynine Palms State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL E. J. Young Release Status: ... More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark, USAF, from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron checks a reference publication for correct replacement parts after postflight check on this RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle). The Predator is from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, it just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark, USAF, from the 15th Reconnaissance S...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

A US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system sits on the flight pad at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John Fanning, with the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), performs a post flight check on an RQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John Fanning, with the 46th Ex...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator... More

US Army (USA) Specialists (SPC) Robert Clarno assigned to Alpha Company, 101st Military Intelligence Battalion, recovers a RQ-7 Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Warhorse, following a mission over the Baqubah, Iraq area, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Army (USA) Specialists (SPC) Robert Clarno assigned to Alpha Compan...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Warhorse State: Baqubah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC James B. Smith Jr, USA Relea... More

The RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is prepared for towing after arrival at Langley AFB, Virginia. The aircraft flew non-stop from Edwards Air Force Base, California, to Langley as part of a NATO seminar hosted by the Supreme Allied Commander, Atlantic

The RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aircraft is prepared for towing after ar...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Major Command Shown: ACC Scene Camera Operator: TSGT J... More

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Todd Gargac Crewchief, fuels an RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, in preparation for an upcoming mission. SSGT Gargac is from the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, NV, deployed to a classified location to perform maintenance on the aircraft in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Todd Gargac Crewchief, fuels an RQ-1L Predator f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Members of the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, Nevada, perform pre-flight checks on the RQ-1L Predator prior to a mission. The 11th Reconnaissance Squadron deployed to a classified location in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Members of the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, Nevada, p...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Kevin Gattschling, Flight Line Expeditor, safety wires the propeller of the RQ-1L Predator in preparation for an upcoming mission. TSGT Gattschling, assigned to the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, NV, deployed to a classified location to perform maintenance on the aircraft in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. In response to the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 at the New York World Trade Center and the Pentagon, President George W. Bush initiated Operation ENDURING FREEDOM in support of the Global War on Terrorism (GWOT), fighting terrorism abroad

Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Kevin Gattschling, Flight Line Expeditor, sa...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mi... More

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, performs post flight maintenance on a RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, NV, after its return flight from over Afghanistan. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Fox, and USAF Technical Sergeant (TSGT) Paul Brofey, both assigned to the 12th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), use a laptop interface to perform a system check on the RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Brian Fox, and USAF Technica...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon Release Status: Released to Public Combined Mili... More

A US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4A Global Hawk High-Altitude Long-Endurance, Unmanned Aerial Reconnaissance System, turns over Roger Dry Lakebed, to make an landing at Edwards Air Force Base (AFB), California (CA), marking the deliver of the first operation aircraft to Edwards

A US Air Force (USAF) RQ-4A Global Hawk High-Altitude Long-Endurance, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Edwards Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: Steve Zapka, CIV Release Status: Re... More

A Tier II (RQ-1A) Predator, 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base (AFB), Nevada, medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely flown, unmanned reconnaissance aircraft, lands after an eight-hour mission over Bosnia-Herzegovina

A Tier II (RQ-1A) Predator, 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis Air F...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Taszar Air Base Country: Hungary (HUN) Scene Camera Operator: MSGT Rose S. Reynolds, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Se... More

A RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, NV sits in a maintenance bunker at a forward operating airbase in the ENDURING FREEDOM area. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

A RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Oper...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

US Air Force (USAF) and civilian maintenance personnel assigned to the 12th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS) prepare a RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system for a mission at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) and civilian maintenance personnel assigned to the...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

US Air Force (USAF) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Marten Humphrey (right), 438th Air Expeditionary Group (AEG), 11th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), briefs USAF Major General (MGEN) Walter E. Buchanan III (left), Commander, Joint Task Force-Southwest Asia, on the capabilities of the RQ-1B Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), during MGEN Buchanans visit to a forward deployed location during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Second Lieutenant (2LT) Marten Humphrey (right), 4...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT William Greer, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrew Backowski, with the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), rebuilds a communication cable for the launch crew of an RQ-1 Predator Aircraft at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Andrew Backowski, with the 46t...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator... More

At Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, a US Air Force (USAF) RQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) taxis to a runway on a mission in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

At Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, a US Air Force (USAF) RQ-1 Predator Unma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chyrece Lewis, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, STAFF SGT. Robert Stroud, crew chief, pushes back the RQ-1 Predator after a sortie at Balad Air Base Iraq, on Sept. 15, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, STAFF SGT. ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status... More

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 101st Military Intelligence Battalion, load a RQ-7 Shadow 200 Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) onto its launcher at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Warhorse, in preparation for a mission over the Baqubah, Iraq area, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM. Pictured left-to-right; Sergeant (SGT) Francisco Huereque, Specialists (SPC) James Lindner and SPC Jeremy Squirres. Alpha Company, 101st Military Intelligence Battalion, is part of 3rd Brigade Combat Team (BCT) 1ST Infantry Division

US Army (USA) Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 101st Military Intel...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Fob Warhorse State: Baqubah Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SPC James B. Smith Jr., USA Rele... More

The first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., is parked inside a hangar on Oct. 28, 2004. The Global Hawk will be assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron and will be used to support contingencies around the globe. It is used to provide Air Force and joint battlefield commanders near real-time, high-resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance imagery. (USAF PHOTO by John Schwab, CIV) (Released)

The first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Beale Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

In the early morning hours Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, from Edwards Air Force Base, California, pre-flight the RQ-4A Global Hawk aircraft prior to takeoff at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. Able to cover more than 40,000 square miles, the jet powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) RQ-4A Global Hawk has a wing span of 116 feet, equal to a Boeing 737, able to fly up to 65,000 feet and loiter for more than 24 hours. The Global Hawk deployed to Australia from April to June 2001, flying more than a dozen missions. This Global Hawk completed its biggest challenge to date the non-stop...

In the early morning hours Northrop Grumman contractors and members of...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: In the early morning hours Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, from Edwards Air F... More

An USAF, RQ-4A Global Hawk Unmanned Arial Vehicle sits parked on the flight line at Langley AFB, VA. A USAF E-3C Airborne Early Warning Control System (AWACS) aircraft and a USAF E-8A Joint Surveillance Target Attack Radar System (J-STARS) aircraft are parked (left-to-right) in the background as ground crews and security personnel attend the aircraft

An USAF, RQ-4A Global Hawk Unmanned Arial Vehicle sits parked on the f...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Langley Air Force Base State: Virginia (VA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Lynnita Cotton, USAF Release Sta... More

AIRMAN First Class Nathan B. Eberle, USAF, 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB performs an post flight check on this RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, after its return flight over Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

AIRMAN First Class Nathan B. Eberle, USAF, 11th Reconnaissance Squadro...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen prepare a RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial reconnaissance system for a mission at a forward location, while deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) Airmen prepare a RQ-4A Global Hawk high-altitude, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Reynaldo Ramon, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combine... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC), RQ-2A Pioneer Option II Plus, Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) conducts a daytime reconnaissance mission over Blair Field in Al Kut, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC), RQ-2A Pioneer Option II Plus, Remotely Pilot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Blaire Airfield, Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, US... More

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) Shawn Thompson, left and AIRMAN First Class (A1C) Eric Cunningham, a Flight Crew with the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), flight launch an RQ-1 Predator aircraft at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. The Predator is a remotely piloted Umanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that provides real-time surveillance imagery

US Air Force (USAF) Captain (CAPT) Shawn Thompson, left and AIRMAN Fir...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Hicks, with the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), performs a basic post flight inspection of a RQ-1 Predator aircraft at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. The Predator is a remotely piloted Umanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that provides real-time surveillance imagery

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Hicks, with the 46th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator... More

Beale Air Force Base, Calif., receives its first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) on Oct. 28, 2004. The Global Hawk will be assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron and will be used to support contingencies around the globe. It is used to provide Air Force and joint battlefield commanders near real-time, high-resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance imagery. (USAF PHOTO by John Schwab, CIV) (Released)

Beale Air Force Base, Calif., receives its first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unma...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, m Edwards Air Force Base, California, perform final maintenance on the Global Hawk aircraft before it's flight at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST. Able to cover more than 40,000 square miles, the jet powered Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) RQ-4A Global Hawk has a wing span of 116 feet, equal to a Boeing 737, able to fly up to 65,000 feet and loiter for more than 24 hours. The Global Hawk deployed to Australia m April to June 2001, flying more than a dozen missions. This Global Hawk completed its biggest challenge to date the non-stop Trans-Pacific flight...

Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluati...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: [Complete] Scene Caption: Northrop Grumman contractors and members of the 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, from Edwards Air Force Base, California, perf... More

Airmen from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, Nevada, recovers a RQ-1L Predator after it return from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

Airmen from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, Nevada, ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 15th Reconnaissance Squadron Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Dale Neidigh (foreground), Reconnaissance Systems Program Manager, Air Force Material Command (AFMC), guides a support truss as a mobile expandable boom crane is use to construct a 68' x 40' mobile tensioned fabric shelter at an undisclosed forward deployed location in Pakistan, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The shelter will used to house the RQ-1B Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (not shown)

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR MASTER Sergeant (SMSGT) Dale Neidigh (foreg...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Pakistan (PAK) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Joe Springfield, USAF Release Status: Released to Public... More

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Mascorro, with the 46th Expeditionary Air Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), uses test equipment during a pre-flight inspection of an RQ-1 Predator aircraft at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM. The Predator is a remotely piloted Umanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) that provides real-time surveillance imagery

US Air Force (USAF) SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) Robert Mascorro, with the 46th...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tracy Jones, left and SSGT Jeffery Hicks, Crew Chiefs for the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), sign-off preflight documents for the RQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), before its mission from Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Tracy Jones, left and SSGT J...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chyrece Lewis, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffery Hicks, a Crew CHIEF with the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), replaces the mounting unit to a directional antenna on an RQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), before its mission from Balad Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffery Hicks, a Crew CHIEF ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Chyrece Lewis, USAF Release Status: Relea... More

A U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, crew chief, watches the RQ-1 Predator reconnaissance medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, prepares for take off at Balad Air Base Iraq, on Sept. 15, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by SENIOR AIRMAN Joshua Strang) (RELEASED)

A U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, crew chie...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status... More

An aerial view of the maiden flight of the second U.S. Navy RQ-4A Gobal Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) en route to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., from Palmdale, Calif., Jun. 7, 2005. Mr. Walter Jablow is the chase pilot for this aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Shryne) (Released)

An aerial view of the maiden flight of the second U.S. Navy RQ-4A Goba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: James E. Shryne III, CIV, USAF Release Status: Released to Public... More

Sitting at the controls, Major George Barth, pilot, 31st Test and Evaluation Squadron, Edwards Air Force Base, California, flies the RQ-4A Global Hawk, from inside the Mission Control Element (MCE), at RAAF Base Edinburgh, Adelaide, Australia, in support of Exercise TANDEM THRUST 01. The MCE is responsible for key mission plan elements to include flight, communication, sensor processing; and aircraft and mission payload control. TANDEM THRUST 2001 a combined US, Australian, and Canadian military exercise for crisis action planning and execution of contingency response operations. The biannual exercise is held in the vicinity of Shoalwater Bay training area in Queensland, Australia

Sitting at the controls, Major George Barth, pilot, 31st Test and Eval...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: TANDEM THRUST 01 Base: Adelaide State: Queensland Country: Australia (AUS) Scene Camera Operator: SSGT Jeremy Lock, USAF Re... More

STAFF Sergeant Todd Gargac (Left) Crewchief, and AIRMAN First Class Chad McManus, an Avionics SPECIALIST, fuel an RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, in preparation for an upcoming mission. The two airmen, from the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron, Indian Springs, NV, are deployed to a classified location to perform maintenance on the aircraft in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

STAFF Sergeant Todd Gargac (Left) Crewchief, and AIRMAN First Class Ch...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM. Country: Unknown Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Scott Reed, USAF Release Status: Released to Public Combined M... More

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron, Nellis AFB, Nevada, performs post flight maintenance on a RQ-1L Predator UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, NV, after its return flight from over Afghanistan. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition and is in Afghanistan in direct support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

AIRMAN First Class John D. Clark from the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nevada, makes its way back to the hangar at a forward operating base in ENDURING FREEDOM area. This aircraft just returned from a flight over Afghanistan in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM. The Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, unmanned aerial vehicle system used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition

An RQ-1L Predator from the 57th Wing Operations Group, Nellis AFB, Nev...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Country: Unknown Scene Major Command Shown: 57th Wing Ops Group Scene Camera Operator: CWO2 William D. Crow,... More

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 2 (VMU-2) work to replace the engine on a RQ-2A Pioneer Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) at Camp Workhorse, Kuwait, during Operation ENDURING FREEDOM

US Marine Corps (USMC) personnel assigned to Marine Unmanned Aerial Ve...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: ENDURING FREEDOM Base: Camp Workhorse Country: Kuwait (KWT) Scene Camera Operator: Lcplrichard W. Court, USMC Release Statu... More

A US Marine Corps (USMC), RQ-2A Pioneer Option II Plus, Remotely Piloted Vehicle (RPV) conducts a daytime reconnaissance mission over Blair Field in Al Kut, Iraq, during Operation IRAQI FREEDOM

A US Marine Corps (USMC), RQ-2A Pioneer Option II Plus, Remotely Pilot...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Blaire Airfield, Al Kut State: Wasit Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: LCPL Andrew Williams, US... More

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Hicks, left and SENIOR AIRMAN (SRA) John Fanning, with the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron (ERS), perform a post flight check on their RQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Tallil Air Base (AB), Iraq, in support of OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM

US Air Force (USAF) STAFF Sergeant (SSGT) Jeffrey Hicks, left and SENI...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Tallil Air Base State: Dhi Qar Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Major Command Shown: AMC Scene Camera Operator... More

The first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Beale Air Force Base, Calif., is on display at the flight line on Oct. 28, 2004. The Global Hawk will be assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron and will be used to support contingencies around the globe. It is used to provide Air Force and joint battlefield commanders near real-time, high-resolution intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance imagery. (USAF PHOTO by John Schwab, CIV) (Released)

The first RQ-4 Global Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) at Beale Air ...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Base: Beale Air Force Base State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: John Schwab, CIV Release Status: Rele... More

An aerial view of the maiden flight of the second U.S. Navy RQ-4A Gobal Hawk Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) en route to Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., from Palmdale, Calif., Jun. 7, 2005. Mr. Walter Jablow is the chase pilot for this aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jim Shryne) (Released)

An aerial view of the maiden flight of the second U.S. Navy RQ-4A Goba...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: State: California (CA) Country: United States Of America (USA) Scene Camera Operator: James E. Shryne III, CIV, USAF Release Status: Released to Public... More

Marine unmanned aerial vehicle technicians from Marine

Marine unmanned aerial vehicle technicians from Marine

Marine unmanned aerial vehicle technicians from Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., observe a RQ-7 Shadow, a UAV, take flight after a successful launch during Bold Quest 12-1, June 1... More

U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, SENIOR AIRMAN John Fanning, crew chief, Balad Air Base Iraq, conducts pre-flight inspections of the RQ-1 Predator reconnaissance medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle at Balad Air Base Iraq, on Sept. 15, 2004, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM.(U.S. Air Force PHOTO by TECH. SGT. Rob Jensen) (RELEASED)

U.S. Air Force 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, SENIOR AIRM...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Subject Operation/Series: OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM Base: Balad Air Base Country: Iraq (IRQ) Scene Camera Operator: TSGT Rob Jensen, USAF Release Status... More

The US Navy (USN) RQ-8A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) System Fire Scout, prepares for the first autonomous landing aboard the US Navy (USN) Austin Class: Amphibious Transport Dock, USS NASHVILLE (LPD 13), while the ship is underway in the Atlantic Ocean. With an on-station endurance of over four hours, the Fire Scout system is capable of continuous operations, providing coverage at 110 nautical miles from the launch site

The US Navy (USN) RQ-8A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) Syste...

The original finding aid described this photograph as: Country: Atlantic Ocean (AOC) Scene Camera Operator: Kurt M. Lengfield, Usn Release Status: Released to Public Combined Military Service Digital Photogr... More

Marine Cpl. Crystal Dodson, from Sweet Home, Ore.,

Marine Cpl. Crystal Dodson, from Sweet Home, Ore.,

Marine Cpl. Crystal Dodson, from Sweet Home, Ore., a radio operator with Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., checks radio frequency on a RQ-7 Shadow, an unmanned aerial vehicle, as l... More

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