7/16/2008 - Shilo Thompson and Brandon Walker load a Hellfire missile on an MQ-1B Predator unmanned aircraft July 9 at Ali Base, Iraq. Through the use of advanced capabilities, focused doctrine and detailed training, the Predator provides integrated and synchronized close air combat operations, to include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. The two aircraft mechanics are with the 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson)

7/16/2008 - Paul Rudolph and Schuyler Dunn replace a Multispectural Targeting System Ball on an MQ-1B Predator unmanned aircraft July 9 at Ali Base, Iraq. The Predator provides integrated and synchronized close air combat operations, to include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, through the use of advanced capabilities, focused doctrine and detailed training. The two aircraft technicians are assigned to the 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson)

7/16/2008 - Schuyler Dunn replaces a part of the Multispectural Targeting System Ball on an MQ-1B Predator unmanned aircraft July 9 at Ali Base, Iraq. Through the use of advanced capabilities, focused doctrine and detailed training, the Predator provides integrated and synchronized close air combat operations, to include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Mr. Dunn is an aircraft technician with the 361st Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron aircraft technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson)

7/16/2008 - An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft prepares for takeoff in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Through the use of advanced capabilities, focused doctrine and detailed training, the Predator provides integrated and synchronized close air combat operations, to include intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson)