As demand rises, Marines need their own school for MQ-9 drone crews

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As demand rises, Marines need their own school for MQ-9 drone crews

As the Marines grow their drone fleet, they need to begin training their own crews instead of relying on the Air Force, the top Marine said.During budget testimony today before a subcommittee of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Sen. John Hoeven, (R-N.D.), asked Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith about the Corps’ needs for airborne intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance assets.“The MQ-9 is a vital platform,” Smith said. “We’re foc…