The Warzone/The Drive: Shedding Some Light On The Air Force's Most Shadowy Drone Squadron
We've been able to uncover a lot of details about the secretive reconnaissance squadron and an obscure detachment that preceded its establishment.
One of the U.S. Air Force’s most secretive drone squadron appears to have been hiding, at least in part, in plain sight for at least five years. Following an in-depth investigation, including official statements and information we previously obtained via the Freedom of Information Act, we at The War Zone can now provide an exclusive and unprecedented look at what is now known as the 44th Reconnaissance Squadron and offer insight as to what tasks the shadowy unit might be performing today.
The 44th Reconnaissance Squadron officially stood up at Creech Air Force Base on April 1, 2015. At that time, it joined the 732nd Operations Group, part of the Air Force’s main drone unit, the 432nd Wing, which also calls the base located north of Las Vegas in Indian Springs, Nevada home.
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WNU Editor: Another sign on how drones have become a critical part of the U.S. military.
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