The 16th image is the War in Afghanistan. Operation Inherent Resolve 2017—M Q 9 Reaper. The M Q 9 Reaper is proving itself to be the workhorse drone of the Air Force, especially in combat zones like Afghanistan. As the service slowly begins to phase out its M Q 1 Predator, unmanned aerial vehicle, the larger, more lethal M Q 9 is stepping up its missions.