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Grizzly Field Exercise 2012 prepares for the unexpected

The 163rd Reconnaissance Wing participated in the Grizzly Field Exercise, July 25. During spin-up of the exercise, the intensity of focus was easily observed in the Predator Operations Center (POC) at March Air Reserve Base Calif., as members of the 163d RW hovered over computer monitors and flight plans in final preparation for GFX 12. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Neil S. Ballecer)

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Grizzly Field Exercise 2012 prepares for the unexpected

During Grizzly Field Exercise 2012, the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing engaged with its primary platform, the MQ-1 Predator, and was tasked with providing full motion video to the State Joint Operations Center, 234th Intelligence Squadron, Nongovernmental agencies, Northern Command, and the 601st Air Operations Center in support of a search and rescue mission for possible survivors. The exercise was a proof of concept for domestic operations in assisting with disaster response. The joint exercise marked a pivotal turning point for cross agency involvement with the Army National Guard, State Military Reserve, and civilian agencies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Neil S. Ballecer)

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Ardent Sentry Exercise 2012

Pictured above from the 163rd Reconnaissance Wing are Maj. John Jimenez (left), pilot, Tech. Sgt. Chad Jones (right), sensor operator and Senior Airman Caley Sender (far right), mission coordinator. The 163d RW participated in Ardent Sentry Exercise 2012 as a receiver unit of an MQ-1 Predatory assigned to the 147th RW from Fort Polk, La. on May 7. (U.S. Air Force photo by Val Gempis)

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163d Reconnaissance Wing Unveils New RPA Hangar

The 163d Reconnaissance Wing of the California Air National Guard opened a new hangar today for the MQ-1 Predator at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, Calif., June 15, 2012. Maj. Gen. David S. Baldwin, the adjutant general of the California Military Department, and Col. Randall Ball, commander of the 163d RW, conducted the honor of cutting the ribbon, officially opening the Wing’s Formal Training Unit hangar (FTU) as several communnity members were attendance. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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163d Reconnaissance Wing Unveils New RPA Hangar

Senior Airman Jaron Buchanan, left, Staff Sgt. Daniel Stephens, Staff Sgt. John Zimmerman, and Senior Airman Michael Antonson of the Blue Eagle’s Total Force Honor Guard, perform during the 163d Reconnaissance Wing’s new hangar ribbon cutting ceremony at the Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, Calif., June 15, 2012. The 163d RW celebrated the official opening of the MQ-1 Predator hangar with several community members in attendance. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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163d Reconnaissance Wing Unveils New RPA Hangar

The 163d Reconnaissance Wing celebrates the official opening of its new Formal Training Unit hangar (FTU) with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Southern California Logistics Airport in Victorville, June 15, 2012. The new facility is 17,500 sq. ft. and will support the 163d Reconnaissance Wing's Formal Training Unit, which trains the Air Force's remotely piloted aircraft crews. Predators can be launched from the hangar and controls transferred via satellite to student pilots at March Field. (Air National Guard Photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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Reconnaissance Wing, Aero Club begin Predator chase plane partnership

An Air National Guard 163rd Reconnaissance Wing MQ-1 Predator and a 452nd Air Mobility Wing Aero Club T-41C Cessna are parked together in a hangar at March Air Reserve Base. A memorandum of agreement helps the Guard save money on its chase plane contract while the Aero Club gains business that helps keep the club running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Duquette)

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Reconnaissance Wing, Aero Club begin Predator chase plane partnership

An Air National Guard 163rd Reconnaissance Wing MQ-1 Predator and a 452nd Air Mobility Wing Aero Club T-41C Cessna are parked together in a hangar at March Air Reserve Base. A memorandum of agreement helps the Guard save money on its chase plane contract while the Aero Club gains business that helps keep the club running. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Duquette)

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Inside the Predator Ground Control Station

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jennifer Oberg, background, a communications maintenance instructor, explains the features of a ground control station to Staff Sgt. Jason Avera, center, and Senior Airman Raquel Martinez, foreground, during training at March Air Reserve Base, Calif. All three are assigned to the 163rd Maintenance Group here. The unit, which is a part of the California Air National Guard, is primarily involved in the Predator missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Val Gempis)

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Silent but deadly Predator on display at AirFest 2010

The MQ-1 Predator is a system, not just an aircraft. A fully operational system consists of four aircraft (with sensors), a ground control station, a Predator Primary Satellite Link, or PPSL, along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour operations.

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Silent but deadly Predator on display at AirFest 2010

The MQ-1 Predator is a system, not just an aircraft. A fully operational system consists of four aircraft (with sensors), a ground control station, a Predator Primary Satellite Link, or PPSL, along with operations and maintenance crews for deployed 24-hour operations.

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163rd Reconnaissance Wing scores high on first unit compliance inspection

163rd Reconnaissance Wing Vice Commander Col. Bruce Stewart organizes papers and files for the UCI. (U.S.Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

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March Honor Guard member wins 2009 Air National Guard Outstanding Airman Award

The Air National Guard’s Outstanding Airmen of the Year stand outside Washington, D.C. during a reception dinner with Air Force Gen. Craig R. McKinley, chief of the National Guard Bureau June 9 on Fort McNair. Staff Sgt. Terrence Mananes, 163rd Reconnaissance Wing, is on the far left. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Mike R. Smith)

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March Honor Guard member wins 2009 Air National Guard Outstanding Airman Award

Senior Airman Terrence Mananes, 163d Force Sustainment Squadron and Blue Eagles Honor Guard member, folds the American flag during a retirement ceremony for Master Sgt. Marvin Griffin. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Diane Ducat)

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California unit launches Air National Guard’s first domestic Predator flight

Master Sgt. Ron Doyle marshals in a Predator MQ-1 after its maiden flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Paul Duquette)

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Student learn Predator theory at TAMS course

Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Hatfield (center) and fellow Airmen conduct training at March ARB during the TAMS course. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Diane Ducat)

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Student learn Predator theory at TAMS course

(Left to right) Tech. Sgt. Rebecca Hatfield gives Staff Sgt. Aaron Elam, Senior Airmen Leonard Enciso and Manuel Holguin, Tech. Sgts. Travis Little and Mark Brandt hands-on instruction on the Predator. (U.S. Air Force photos by Staff Sgt. Diane Ducat)

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Up, running and growing: 163 RW expands its Predator training

Staff Sgt. Carolyn Smette, a Ground Control Station maintenance technician assigned to the North Dakota Air National Guard’s 119th Wing, troubleshoots some of the GCS’ systems. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Al Bosco)

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Up, running and growing: 163 RW expands its Predator training

Master Sgt. Fred Roberts, an instructor assigned to FTD, 163 MXG, uses a Single Base Station maintenance interface station to check an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Val Gempis)

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Up, running and growing: 163 RW expands its Predator training

Technical Sgt. Rebecca Hatfield, left, an instructor assigned to the Field Training Detachment, 163rd Maintenance Group, discusses oil pump installation on the engine of an MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle with Staff Sgt. Carlos Barrera, a crew chief assigned with the 163rd Refueling Wing at March ARB., Oct. 15. Members of the FTD train active duty, Reserve and Air National Guard personnel on Predator maintenance operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matt Smith)

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