Thursday, February 19, 2015

RQ-4 Global Hawk


Towards the end of our tour on Tuesday, we were able to see some UAVs, or drones.  The RQ-4 Global Hawk is a UAV that was recently created by the Air Force for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.  Not only do these machines need pilots, but they also need mechanics to ensure that they are operating correctly.  Following his graduation from basic training this fall, my cousin Tommy began training to service these aircraft.  Now stationed at Beale Air Force Base in California, he is a member of the first class of six Airman to be trained to work on the RQ-4 Global Hawk.  He loves being a part of the technological growth in the Air Force!  The attached article has some additional information about the RQ-4 and the new class of crew chiefs.

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