MQ-9s demonstrate new capabilities in Emerald Flag

An air commando from the 26th Special Tactics Squadron at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., provides oversight of an MC-130J on the Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. range during Emerald Flag Oct. 19, 2022. The aircraft was refueling an MQ-9 Reaper aircraft demonstrating the Air Force's Agile Combat Employment capability against potential adversaries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. James R. Wilson)

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