Crew chiefs assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an MQ-9 Reaper for takeoff in support of Red Flag 16-3 July 19, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator aircrews participate in the Red Flag training exercise to enhance their combat training skills. The exercise also incorporates aircraft platforms from other U.S. military services and coalition partners in a variety of training scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson/Released)