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Air Force approves RPA initiatives
By Secretary of the Air Force U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. N.B.
Public Affairs
WASHINGTON — The Air Force recently ap-
proved two initiatives for the remotely piloted aircraft
career field.
First, eight RPA reconnaissance squadrons will be
redesignated as attack squadrons. Second, Air Force
Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh III authorized RPA
aircrews to log combat time when flying an aircraft
within designated hostile airspace, regardless of the
aircrew’s physical location.
The changes were two of many recommendations
that emerged as part of Air Combat Command’s
Culture and Process Improvement Program, which
seeks to address a number of issues affecting opera-
tions and the morale and welfare of Airmen across
the RPA enterprise.
“The Airmen who perform this essential mission do
______________________See RPA, on page 9
The Air Force recently approved two initiatives for
the remotely piloted aircraft career field. Eight RPA
reconnaissance squadrons will be redesignated as attack
squadrons, and the Air Force has also authorized RPA
aircrews to log combat time when flying an aircraft within
designated hostile airspace, regardless of the aircrew’s
physical location.
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