214th Attack Group MQ-9 Lands at Davis-Monthan in Historic Flight, Paving Way For Agile Combat Training

A U.S. Air National Guard MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft system with the 214th Attack Group, intercepts a Civil Air Patrol aircraft during a training flight above Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Mar. 10, 2026. The historic flight from the aircraft's main operating base at Fort Huachuca, Ariz., served to validate new flight procedures between the two southern Arizona locations, creating the framework for future operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Luke)

PHOTO BY: Tech. Sgt. Stephen Luke

VIRIN: 260310-Z-XW646-1035.JPG

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CAMERA

Canon EOS R5

LENS

RF100-500mm F4.5-7.1 L IS USM

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/800

ISO

500

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