MQ-9 Reaper crew chiefs perform a routine inspection Aug. 12, 2014, on an MQ-9 remotely piloted aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base, The 49th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron thoroughly inspects each part of the aircraft before takeoff and after landing, looking for any discrepancies that could interfere with the proper operation of the aircraft. Inspections are performed based on various factors including total hours flown and discrepancies noticed or reported during training sorties. The crew chiefs are assigned to the 49th AMXS. Airman 1st Class Leah Ferrante

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