Latest "MQ-1" stories

As Predator drones retire, the Reapers’ mission grows

With the retirement of MQ-1 Predators this month, MQ-9 Reapers are executing deliberate strikes, providing armed overwatch or close-air support, and flexing to ISR taskings — all in a single mission.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

MEDAL: Thank you for your service, MQ-1 Predator

The U.S. military's original unmanned recon drone will retire officially this summer.

By Military Times Editors

5 years ago

Air Force: Mechanical failure caused Predator crash

A mechanical failure caused an MQ-1B Predator to crash Nov. 8, 2015, in U.S. Central Command’s area of operations, according to Air Combat Command.

By Kyle Rempfer

5 years ago

Predator crashes in Turkey; investigation underway

An MQ-1 Predator crashed in a field shortly after taking off from Incirlik Air Base in Turkey Thursday, the Air Force said.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Air Force graduates first enlisted female pilot

Tech. Sgt. Courtney completed Undergraduate Remotely Piloted Aircraft Training Friday, making her the first enlisted female pilot to graduate from the course.

By Ashley Bunch

5 years ago

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