The Marine Corps’ first MQ-9A at an undisclosed location in the Central Command area of responsibility. The MQ-9A completed 10,000 flight hours in support of Marine Corps Forces, Central Command operations on March 31, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps).
The Marine Corps’ first MQ-9A at an undisclosed location in the Central Command area of responsibility. The MQ-9A completed 10,000 flight hours in support of Marine Corps Forces, Central Command operations on March 31, 2021. (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Marine Corps).

U.S. Marines To Stand Up MQ-9 Squadron in Hawaii

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United States Marine Corps Commandant, General Berger, told press today that the Marine Corps plans to stand up an MQ-9 squadron in Hawaii as the service begins to break into the world of Group V UAS. Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron Three is the most likely candidate to fly the MQ-9 since they have completely divested from their Group III UAS, the RQ-21a Blackjack.

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