Fact Sheet Alphabetical List

  • RQ-1/MQ-1 Predator Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Retired)

    Mission The MQ-1 Predator is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted aircraft. The MQ-1's primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets. When the MQ-1 is not actively pursuing its primary mission, it acts as the Joint Forces Air

  • RQ-170 Sentinel

    The RQ-170 belongs to the Air Force’s fleet of persistent, multi-role remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). It is an agile, low-observable asset that provides intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) to joint force commanders in highly-contested environments.

  • SAR Agencies

    1st Air Force (Air Forces Northern), through the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center (AFRCC), is the single federal agency responsible for coordinating search and rescue activities in the continental United States. It also provides search and rescue assistance to Canada and Mexico. Besides

  • Sniper Pod

    Sniper Pods provide improved long range target detection/identification and continuous stabilized surveillance for all missions. The Sniper Pod enables aircrew to detect and identify a multitude of targets ranging from maritime vessels, buildings, and vehicles, to potential enemy personnel on the

  • TETHERED AEROSTAT RADAR SYSTEM

    Mission The Tethered Aerostat Radar System is a balloon-borne radar system. The primary aerostat mission is to provide low level radar surveillance data in support of federal agencies involved in the nation's drug interdiction program. Secondary mission is to provide North American Aerospace Defense

  • Tethered Aerostat Radar System

    The Tethered Aerostat Radar System (TARS) is a balloon-borne radar system. The primary aerostat mission is to provide low level radar surveillance data in support of federal agencies involved in the nation's drug interdiction program. Secondary mission is to provide NORAD Headquarters with low level

  • Thunderbirds

    ThunderbirdsCurrent as of December 7, 2018 Mission Statement:  Recruit, Retain and Inspire Vision Statement:  Building Air Force interest and positive awareness in every corner of society. Objectives: Support Air Force recruiting and retention programs Reinforce public confidence in the US Air Force