Sgt. Donald Melvin (left), an unmanned aerial vehicle mechanic with 1st Cavalry Division in Baghdad, and Spc. Stephen Cantrell (right), prep an unmanned aircraft system for a launch. Photo credit Sgt. Travis ZielinskiUnmanned Aircraft Systems Leading Fight -- Army.mil
WASHINGTON (Oct. 1, 2009) -- It is 2230 hours and the moon casts jagged mountain shadows on an Army patrol as the Soldiers bed down for a well-deserved rest deep in enemy territory.
The bone-tired Soldiers try to make themselves as comfortable as possible in the unforgiving rugged and dusty terrain of Afghanistan while still remaining alert of any enemy activity. Tonight however, they are reassured that they have the edge - because circling overhead is a nearly silent sentinel - an unmanned aerial vehicle, or UAV, keeping a watchful eye, like an eagle protecting her eaglets.
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My Comment: It should be noted that the UAVs that are presently being used are just the first generation of what will be many changes and improvements in the drone fleet. The use of UAVs has revolutionized warfare .... but we have seen nothing yet.