"The journey to this achievement started nearly a decade ago when a freshly commissioned Gentry, driven by a fascination with new technologies and a desire to contribute significantly to military operations, chose to enter the nascent field of unmanned systems. Throughout his career, Gentry has piloted various UAV models, including the RQ-21 and RQ-7B, before advancing to the MQ-9A, contributing to critical missions overseas and shaping the operational landscape." Source: From the narrative describing how a USMC Drone Pilot became the 2024 Marine Aviator of the Year, a distinguished accolade traditionally reserved for pilots of manned aircraft.
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