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MQ-1 Predator

An MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft prepares for takeoff in support of operations in Southwest Asia. Air Force officials accepted MQ-1 Predator tail number 268, the last manufactured for the service, in a ceremony Mar. 3, 2011. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter)

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Hawk Eye

A lieutenant colonel from the 99th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron waits in his vehicle before an EQ-4 Global Hawk's first launch Nov. 29, 2010, in Southwest Asia. The EQ-4 and other Global Hawk platforms use a chase vehicle to ensure the aircraft takes off successfully. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Eric Harris)

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MQ-9 maintenance

A staff sergeant removes a wing access panel on an MQ-9 Reaper during a 100-hour inspection Dec. 1, 2010, at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Airmen accepted control of the MQ-9 maintenance operations, making them the first military members to work on the aircraft for Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Chad Chisholm)

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RQ-4 Alternative Fuel

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, like the one pictured here, completed a 32-hour flight test using an alternative fuel mixture, Nov. 23, 2010 at Edwards Air Force Base, Calif. The remotely-piloted aircraft is the last platform to be tested for certification to use Fischer-Tropsch Synthetic Paraffinic Kerosene fuel. (U.S. Air Force photo/Jet Fabara)

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Global Hawk prepares for flying mission

A maintenance technician checks the system as an RQ-4 Global Hawk gets ready for a mission while deployed Nov. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4 and Airmen are assigned to the Expeditionary Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Global Hawk prepares for flying mission

An RQ-4 Global Hawk gets prepared for a mission while deployed Nov. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4 and the Airmen are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Global Hawk prepares for flying mission

A crew of maintenance technicians prepare an RQ-4 Global Hawk for a mission while deployed Nov. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The RQ-4 and Airmen are assigned to the Expeditionary Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Global Hawk prepares for flying mission

An RQ-4 Global Hawk gets all pre-flight checks accomplished from maintenance technicians before a mission while deployed Nov. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The Airmen and the RQ-4 are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Global Hawk prepares for flying mission

Maintenance technicians go over pre-flight inspections on their RQ-4 Global Hawk aircraft before a mission while deployed Nov. 23, 2010, at an air base in Southwest Asia. The Airmen are assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin)

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Global Hawk's first flight

An RQ-4 Global Hawk takes off Oct. 7, 2010, from Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This was its first take-off since its arrival Sept. 20, 2010 and it's the only permanently stationed aircraft on Andersen AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

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Global Hawk's first flight

An RQ-4 Global Hawk is ready for its first flight Oct. 7, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. This would be its first takeoff since its arrival Sept. 20, 2010. The RQ-4 is the only permanently stationed aircraft on Andersen AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

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Global Hawk arrival ceremony

Brig. Gen. John Doucette addresses the audience during the Global Hawk arrival ceremony Sept. 20, 2010, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. The Global Hawk's mission is to provide a broad spectrum of ISR collection capability to support joint combatant forces in worldwide peacetime, contingency and wartime operations. The Global Hawk is operated by the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron at Beale AFB, Calif. General Doucette is the 36th Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson)

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Balad Predators

Staff Sgt. Christopher Watford controls an MQ-1B Predator's sensor during a routine mission Aug 3, 2010, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. Sergeant Watford is a 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator. His mission is to operate sensors and weapons, and also be a mission coordinator when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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Balad Predators

An MQ-1B Predator taxis out to the runway for a routine push off mission Aug. 3, 2010, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The MQ-1B is a long-endurance unmanned aircraft system that conducts close-air support, air interdiction, and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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Balad Predators

1st Lt. Erik Evans controls an MQ-1B Predator for takeoff for a mission Aug. 3, 2010. Lieutenant Evans engaged in a routine remote split operations mission, where he launched the aircraft and turned over control to a unit in the U.S. Lieutenant Evans is a 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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Balad Predators

Capt. Jason Ruiz does a preflight checklist on his MQ-1B Predator to prepare for a "push off" mission Aug. 3, 2010, at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. A push off mission is where the unit here will launch the aircraft, and then release their command to a unit back in the U.S. to fly the mission. Captain Ruiz is a 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Matt Coleman-Foster)

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1st Global Hawk lands in Guam

An RQ-4 Global Hawk taxis down the runway April 8, 2010, at Beale Air Force Base, Calif. The RQ-4 program will undergo an evaluation in October 2010. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class David Tracy)

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1st Global Hawk lands in Guam

An RQ-4 Global Hawk sits on the runway before beginning a nighttime mission. The aircraft is unmanned, and is used to capture imagery from high altitudes. (Courtesy photo/John Schwab)

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MQ-1B accident report

Officials released the MQ-1B Predator accident report Aug. 20,2010, regarding the April 20, 2010, crash of a Predator, similar to the one pictured above. The remotely piloted aircraft was flying a training mission at Southern California Logistics Airport. (U.S. Air Force photo)

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RQ-4 Global Hawk

An RQ-4 Global Hawk soars through the sky to record intelligence, surveillence and reconnaissance data. Air Force and Navy officials met to discuss joint training with the RQ-4. (Courtesy photo)

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