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Vol. 67 No. 5 March 3, 2017
2017 AFW2 Trials hosted at Nellis
U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum
Competitors wait to be announced at the 2017 Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials opening ceremonies on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Feb. 24. The Trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously ill and injured military members and veterans.
By staff sgt. Alexx Pons
Air Force Personnel Center Public Affairs
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — More than a hundred wounded warriors from the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Australia and Great Britain gathered here Feb. 24 to March 2 for the fourth annual Air Force Warrior Game Trials competition at the Warrior Fitness Center.
These trials are part of an adaptive sports program, head- ed by the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program, designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously wounded, ill and injured military members and veterans.
For months leading up to these trials competitors have focused on honing skills in their respective events, many struggling to overcome significant hardships and adversity, in the hope of ultimately earning a spot on the Warrior Games Team to represent the Air Force this June in Chi- cago, Illinois.
The trials similar to previous years included air pistol and rifle shooting, archery, cycling, rowing, sitting volley- ball, swimming, track and field, and wheelchair basketball.
Among the distinguished guests in attendance was Maj. Gen. Peggy Poore, Air Force Personnel Center commander, who provided opening remarks and words of encourage- ment and praise to those competing.
“I want to thank everyone who came out here today; your support of these warriors is so deeply appreciated,” Poore said. “Standing here I am reminded of a quote from Gen. Douglas MacArthur who stated that ‘upon the fields of friendly strife are sown the seeds that upon other fields,
See AF TriAls, on page 8
Air Force prepares for all MQ-9 force
By senior Airman christian clausen
432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — For the past 21 years the Air Force has flown the remotely piloted MQ-1 Preda-
tor in combat, and for the last 10, the MQ-9 Reaper.
Combined with a skilled aircrew, these aircraft provide consistent support in daily engagements making an impact downrange.
While the MQ-1 has provided many
years of service, the time has come for the Air Force to fly the more capable MQ-9 exclusively, and retire the MQ-1 in early 2018 to keep up with the continuously evolving battlespace environment.
The MQ-9 is better equipped than the MQ-1 due to its increased speed, high-
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definition sensors and the ability to carry more munitions. These combat attributes allow the MQ-9 to complete a wider array of mission sets which can help the Air Force stay prepared in the fight.
See MQ-9, on page 3 contents
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