'Reaper' moniker given to MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle

Posted at: Sat Sep 16th, 2006

WASHINGTON (AFPN) -- The Air Force chief of staff announced "Reaper" has been chosen as the name for the MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle. The Air Force is the Department of Defense's executive agent for designating and naming military aerospace ...

'Bone' makes evolving mark on war on terrorism

Posted at: Sat Sep 16th, 2006

DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFPN) -- It can strike at a moment's notice. It is a lethal injection for the war on terrorism. It is a combat commander' s weapon of choice. The B-1B Lancer, sometimes called the "Bone," has made a name for itself f...