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RPA prophecy fulfilled, oldest RPA squadron celebrates 20 years

Senior Airman Shantae, 11th Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, flies a simulated mission as part of her launch and recovery training, June 22, 2015 at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. On July 29, 1995, the 11th RS was activated at the then Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, Nevada, as the Air Force’s first dedicated remotely piloted aircraft unit when it assumed operational control of RQ-1 Predator aircraft. Today, the 11th RS celebrated the 20th anniversary of its activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay
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