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Air Force Special Operations Command

An MQ-9 Reaper sits ready to be remotely piloted for missions such as intelligence gathering and precision strike. The MQ-9's capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of Combatant Commander objectives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley)

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Ready reaper

Published May 4, 2012
By Airman 1st Class Xavier Lockley
27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

CANNON AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- An MQ-9 Reaper sits ready to be remotely piloted for missions such as intelligence gathering and precision strike. The MQ-9's capabilities make it uniquely qualified to conduct irregular warfare operations in support of Combatant Commander objectives.