Air Force awards first Remote device: Dominant persistent attack aircrew recognized
From left, Col. Julian C. Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, retired Maj. Asa, former 432nd WG MQ-9 Reaper pilot; Capt. Evan, 432nd WG MQ-9 pilot; Capt. Abrham, 432nd WG MQ-9 pilot; 1st Lt. Eric, 432nd WG MQ-9 pilot and Senior Airman Jason, 432nd WG sensor operator pose for a photo July 11, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. This award ceremony recognized the direct impact Remotely Piloted Aircraft aircrews have on the battlefield and distinguished those who performed extraordinarily in their capacities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)