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MQ-1 predator maintainer: healthy predator can strike back.
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Airman
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May 1, 2008
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- Desjarlais, Orville F., Jr.
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Copyright informationCOPYRIGHT 2008 U.S. Air Force, Air Force News Agency. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)
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The thing about enemy rockets and mortars is they don't distinguish between man or woman, local national or foreigner, active-duty Airman or Air Force contractor.
So when the alarm of an imminent attack sounds, all most people can do is dive for cover. Most don't get a chance to engage their attackers.
Ted Field doesn't get a chance either. But the MQ-1 Predator he helps maintain as a contractor does have the ability to strike back. It's something he's witnessed first hand.
During August 200Z enemy forces hit Balad Air Base, Iraq, with rockets and mortar fire. Mr. Field dove for cover, too.
"One time. a Predator was on a local mission on base defense, looking ...
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