Nov. 28, 2016 New RQ-4 engine depot opens on Tinker AFB The Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex recently stood up the overhaul and repair capability for a new workload in the F-137 engine. This new workload is a partnership with Rolls-Royce, and the first venture of this kind with this engine manufacturer.
Nov. 14, 2016 Hawkeye: Eyes, ears of the RQ-4 The RQ-4 Global Hawk, serves as the Air Force’s high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, long endurance RPA. Global Hawks are loaded with an integrated sensor suite and cameras capable of providing global all-weather, day or night ISR, however while on the ground visibility for
Nov. 9, 2016 305 make next cut for enlisted RPA pilot selection Air Force officials have chosen 305 active-duty enlisted Airmen for the next phase of the Enlisted Remotely Piloted Aircraft Pilot Selection Board process as part of a deliberate approach to enhance the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission.
Nov. 8, 2016 Around the Air Force: Nov. 8 On this look around the Air Force enlisted pilots take their first solo flight and a World War II bomber pilot is awarded the Silver Star.
Nov. 4, 2016 First two enlisted pilots complete solo flights Two Air Force master sergeants became the first enlisted Airmen in six decades to complete solo flights during Initial Flight Training at the 1st Flying Training Squadron Nov. 3.
Nov. 3, 2016 Adversaries’ ever-changing tactics require quick responses In the ongoing fight between coalition forces and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, U.S. adversaries have added explosives-laden drones to their weapons arsenal, according to recent stories in the news. In October, adversaries used a drone, intended for surveillance use, to injure troops on
Nov. 3, 2016 Expeditionary wing brings the fight to the enemy Since its activation in 2002, the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing has provided continuous support in the battle against violent extremism. The wing’s primary focus is delivering decisive airpower throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility in order to provide stability to the region, a
Oct. 25, 2016 Around the Air Force: Oct. 25 On this look around the Air Force special tactics Airmen are honored with a memorial and Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James visits the first enlisted RQ-4 Global Hawk pilot class.
Oct. 24, 2016 $35,000 bonuses available for RPA pilots to stay beyond initial commitment The Air Force has authorized $35,000 critical skills retention bonus (CSRB) programs for qualified remotely piloted aircraft pilots.
Sept. 8, 2016 AF narrows locations considered for basing new RPA units The Air Force has selected candidate bases for a potential new MQ-9 Reaper wing with units at up to two locations.
Aug. 30, 2016 Around the Air Force: Aug. 30 On this look around the Air Force, the enlisted remotely piloted aircraft program opens to all career fields, the Air Force is making the upgrade to Windows 10, and the Air Force officially welcomes its new vice chief of staff.
Aug. 29, 2016 AF opens enlisted RPA pilot program to all AFSCs Using a phased-application approach, Air Force senior leaders are casting a wider net to ensure more active-duty enlisted Airmen are eligible to apply for the service’s RQ-4 Global Hawk remotely piloted aircraft program, a Pentagon official said Aug. 29.
Aug. 11, 2016 RPA pilots set to receive $35,000 annual bonus Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James announced an increase to the service’s remotely piloted aircraft pilot bonus Aug. 10 in a multi-pronged approach to increase RPA manning and incentivize RPA pilots within a community that has operated at surge capacity for more than 10 years.
July 27, 2016 Airmen drive RPA innovation with new electronic combat officer course In an effort to neutralize the enemy and their ability to impact combat operations, Airmen have created the Air Force’s first MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft Electronic Combat Officers course.
July 7, 2016 Nominations for first enlisted RPA pilots being accepted The Air Force is accepting nominations to fill its first class of enlisted remotely piloted aircraft pilots as part of a deliberate approach to enhance the intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance mission.