Citizen Airmen Fly Reapers from Home | Fayetteville Arkansas News

For ten years, citizen airmen from Fort Smith have flown MQ-9 Reaper drones on combat missions worldwide — unseen but vital. On Wednesday, they were formally honored at Ebbing Airbase, recognizing their immense sacrifice and mental resilience. Despite flying remotely from home, these dedicated members of the 18th Wing endure intense pressure and serve six-month to year-long tours, balancing military duty with civilian lives. Their courage and commitment deserve every ounce of recognition. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a1f44a908c7a2880