40th CAB returns to Middle East with only UAVs for reconnaissance missions

The U.S. Army’s 40th Combat Aviation Brigade returned to the Middle East four months ago but this time without the OH-58 Kiowa Warrior helicopters.

40th CAB takes charge of UAS missions in the Middle East (part 1)
Photo: Staff Sgt. Ian M. Kummer

Having retired the Kiowan last year, the brigade brought the MQ-1C and RQ-7 to Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait to supplement the armed aerial reconnaissance mission.

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