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Transition doesn’t stop 69th Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 mission

Staff Sgt. Seth Thurber, 69th Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics technician, performs a preflight inspection Feb. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recently transitioned and became the 69th MXS Det. 1 out of Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The unit is responsible for keeping the RQ-4 at Beale serviceable and ready to provide high-altitude reconnaissance to commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Transition doesn’t stop 69th Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 mission

Staff Sgt. Seth Thurber, 69th Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 RQ-4 Global Hawk avionics technician, performs a preflight inspection Feb. 5, 2019, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit recently transitioned and became the 69th MXS Det. 1 out of Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The unit is responsible for keeping the RQ-4 at Beale serviceable and ready to provide high-altitude reconnaissance to commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, taxis by a fleet of KC-135 Stratotankers during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This iteration of the exercise features more than 100 aircraft, from more than a dozen units from the United States, Australia, Canada, and Great Britain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

A team of 12th Aircraft Maintenance Unit Airmen walk beside an RQ-4 Global Hawk while it’s being towed during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This marks the first time an RQ-4 has landed in Alaska during a simulated combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, lands during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This marks the first time an RQ-4 has landed in Alaska during the simulated combat training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Global Hawk makes historic first landing at RED FLAG Alaska

An RQ-4 Global Hawk, assigned to the 12th Reconnaissance Squadron, taxis the runway during Red Flag Alaska 18-3, Aug. 16, 2018, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. RF-A is a Pacific Air Force’s directed training exercise conducted on the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Tech Sgt. Ryan and Staff Sgt. Randall, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 student pilots, taxi in a Cessna 172 April 15, 2018, at Olivehurst, California. The 1st RS partnered with the Beale Aero Club to create Aviation Fundamentals Training, which is designed to improve airmanship, communication, and situational awareness while flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Tech Sgt. Ryan and Staff Sgt. Randall, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 student pilots, takeoff in a Cessna 172 April 15, 2018, at Olivehurst, California. In Aviation Fundamental Training students flew around the local area to familiarize themselves with local air traffic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Tech Sgt. Ryan and Staff Sgt. Randall, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 student pilots, and Craig Calhoun, Beale Aero Club instructor, walk out to their aircraft April 15, 2018, at Olivehurst, California. The 1st RS partnered with the Beale Aero Club to create Aviation Fundamentals Training, which is designed to improve airmanship, communication, and situational awareness while flying. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Craig Calhoun, Beale Aero Club instructor, prepares a Cessna 172 for flight April 15, 2018, at Olivehurst, California. In Aviation Fundamental Training students flew around the local area to familiarize themselves with local air traffic conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Staff Sgt. Randall, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 student pilot, climbs into a Cessna 172 April 15, 2018, at Olivehurst, California. The 1st RS has a unique program known as Aviation Fundamental Training where RQ-4 pilots are able to get more experience in a cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Innovative 1st RS training provides RQ-4 student pilots valuable flying experience

Tech Sgt. Ryan and Staff Sgt. Randall, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron RQ-4 student pilots, review a map of the local area with Craig Calhoun, Beale Aero Club instructor, April 15, 2018, at Olivehurst, California. The 1st RS has a unique program known as Aviation Fundamental Training where RQ-4 pilots are able to get more experience in a cockpit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

Airman Isaiah Edwards, 9th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) technician, monitors the NDI process for a RQ-4 Global Hawk June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The mobile automated scanner system provides a detailed image of the RQ-4’s composite wings, which is displayed on the computer screen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

Staff Sgt. Jon Zengotita, 9th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) craftsman, sets up a mobile automated scanner system to perform a NDI on an RQ-4 Global Hawk wing June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The system provides a detailed image of the composition of the wing by using ultrasound to map and identify and flaws. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

Airman 1st Class John Puhl, 9th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) technician, inspects an RQ-4 Global Hawk nacelle June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. NDI Airmen use ultrasonic inspection equipment to ensure the structural viability of the Global Hawk’s exterior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

Airman Isaiah Edwards, 9th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) technician, sets up inspection equipment on an RQ-4 Global Hawk June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The 9th MXS NDI personnel use unique techniques to inspect the RQ-4 only used here and at Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

Airman Isaiah Edwards, 9th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) technician, applies chalk to an RQ-4 Global Hawk wing June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. NDIs of the RQ-4 require special ultrasonic inspection equipment due to the aircraft composite wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

A mobile automated scanner system inspects a RQ-4 Global Hawk wing June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The system uses water during inspections allowing the ultrasonic waves to map the aircrafts composite wings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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Beale NDI team’s unique, time-saving RQ-4 inspection process

Staff Sgt. Jon Zengotita and Airman Isaiah Edwards, 9th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection (NDI) personnel, measures a RQ-4 Global Hawk wing June 20, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. NDI Airmen use ultrasonic inspection equipment to ensure the structural viability of the Global Hawk’s exterior. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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12th AMU keeps Global Hawks flying

An RQ-4 Global Hawk takes off June 5, 2018, at Beale Air Force Base, California. The RQ-4 platform has amassed more than 200,000 flight hours and is currently used to support Operation Inherent Resolve. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Tristan D. Viglianco)
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