The 42nd Bomber Squadron poses for a group photo Dec. 25, 1940. The 42nd Bomber Squadron is one of the many names that the 42nd has held since its original activation in 1917. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Then Capt. Ronnie, now Lt. Col., with the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, left, and his father, then Brig. Gen. Ronnie, now retired Lt. Gen., right, stand in front of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing T More
An MQ-1 Predator flies above the flight line during launch and recovery training at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew will fly the MQ-1 for the final time at Creech on March 9, 2018 before it is officially re More
Senior Airman DelAngel, 432nd Wing administration journeyman, displays his tattoos Jan. 18, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. As of Feb. 1, 2017, a new tattoo policy has taken effect as a result of the Air F More
Capt. James, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator instructor pilot, stands in front of an MQ-9 Jan. 31, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. On Aug. 11, 2016, James was off duty More
An Airman assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing performs the National Anthem for the 432nd Wing Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 11, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The ceremony highlighted nom More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practiced at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Mar 1 2017 during Creech’s ‘Family Day’ Event. The “Ambassadors in Blue” practiced in preparation for their upcoming shows. (U.S. Air Fo More
An Airman with the 11th Attack Squadron cuts into a cake March 3, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 11th ATKS celebrated its 75th anniversary of providing America with key warfighting capabilities such a More
Capt. Victor, 17th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, shows a high school robotics team how to work with an electric drill, in Las Vegas, Sept. 7, 2017. Victor volunteers as a mentor for a local high school rob More
Tech. Sgt. Lloyd, 22nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator, poses for an illustrative photo for National Suicide Prevention Awareness month Sept. 14, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. September marks More
Col. David Lyons, vice commander, 12th Air Force, delivers opening remarks during the 12th AF, Detachment 3, Persistent Attack and Reconnaissance Operations Center activation ceremony Oct. 16, 2017, at Creech A More
Senior Airman Nathan and Airman 1st Class Chase, avionics specialists assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove an antenna during the MQ-1 Predator demilitarization process Nov. 30, 2017, at Cr More
An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission, Feb. 14, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing are transitioning to support an all MQ-9 force by the end of 2018. (U More
A U.S. Air Force medal with an attached remote “R” device sits in front of an MQ-9 Reaper July 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The “R” device distinguishes an award earned for hands-on employment of a w More
The MQ-9 Reaper sits next to the runway as runners pass by during the 2018 Air Force Marathon Sept. 15, 2018, at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. MQ-9 aircrew, maintainers and intelligence Airmen traveled More
An Airman with the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron completes post-flight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2018. 432nd AMXS Airmen support 24/7 combat operations and local More
The Creech Community Commons room sits ready for service at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2019. The area will allow Airmen to take advantage Outdoor Recreation activities and equipment traditionally o More
Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, Col. Julian Cheater, outgoing 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW co More
The Joint Civilian Orientation Conference 91 gather under an MQ-1 Predator at 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Headquarters at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2019. JCOC was established in 1948 a More
Senior Airman Chase, 799th Security Forces Squadron security forces leader, inspects the undercarriage of a truck at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 1, 2019. Creech Security Forces Airmen support the Hunter More
A 432nd Maintenance Group Airman removes the straps from a bomb at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2019. Weapons Airmen represent their unit in these competitions that showcase their job knowledge and p More
Staff Sgt. Darvin, 432nd Support Squadron cyber transport systems supervisor, lifts weights in the Reaper Fitness Center at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 16, 2019. The Reaper Fitness Center is available f More
An MQ-9 Reaper aircrew flies a training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 14, 2020. MQ-9 aircrew provide dominant, persistent attack and reconnaissance for combatant commanders and coalition More
Before 1940, African Americans were not permitted to fly for the U.S. military. However, due to mounting pressure from mainstream media and efforts from civil rights organizations led to the creation of the fir More
Senior Airman David, 799th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, displays his tattoos Jan. 26, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The flowers on his arm represent the five women in his family, each tattoo b More
Maj. Joel, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, gives the invocation for the 432nd Wing Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 11, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen and civilians were selected for th More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practiced the Arrow Head Loop maneuver Mar. 1 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Creech ‘Family Day’ offered weapons displays military working dog demonstrations U.S Air Force More
An Airman assigned to the 11th Attack Squadron watches an MQ-9 Reaper land on the runway March 3, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 11th ATKS became the first remotely piloted aircraft squadron in the Ai More
Airman 1st Class Conner and Staff Sgt. Nikki, both crew chiefs assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Group, work to assemble the MQ-9 Reaper model August 24, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del., in preparation for More
Capt. Victor, 17th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, instructs a couple of robotics students, in Las Vegas, Sept. 7, 2017. Victor spent most the last eight years of his life getting involved with the community More
Col. Mark Hoehn, right, assumes command of the 12th AF, Detachment 3, Persistent Attack and Reconnaissance Operations Center during its activation ceremony Oct. 16, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The PARO More
Airman 1st Class Chase, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist works on an MQ-1 Predator during its demilitarization Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. As a standard practice, Airmen More
An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission, Feb. 14, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen were able to seamlessly transition between platforms, which prevented a loss of MQ-9 capabilities for combatant comm More
U.S. Air Force decoration medals sit on a table during the remote “R” device presentation ceremony July 11, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrews of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Air Force More
An Airman with the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks data on a laptop during MQ-9 Reaper post-flight checks at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2018. Airmen must refer to technical orders, or d More
A coffee mug with the Creech Outdoor Recreation logo sits on a shelf inside the new Creech Community Commons area, Jan. 31, 2019, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Dubbed C3, the area will allow Creech Airmen t More
Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, gives opening remarks during the 432nd WG change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 7, 2019. Croft recognized C More
Mic Isham Jr., Executive Administrator of the Great Lakes Indian Fish and Wildlife Commission, flies a simulated MQ-9 Reaper mission as a sensor operator at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 26, 2019. While v More
Airman 1st Class Bayland, 799th Security Forces Squadron security forces leader, scans an identification card at the main gate at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 1, 2019. Security Forces Airmen are trained More
A 432nd Maintenance Group Airman checks his technical orders at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2019. The first load competition was held at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida in March of 1958. (U.S. Air F More
Senior Airman Stevie, 432nd Wing Staff Agency photojournalist, kicks a heavy bag in the Reaper Fitness Center at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 16, 2019. Equipment available for use 24/7 includes a boxing More
A 42nd Attack Squadron Airman takes down a Death Dealers patch at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 23, 2020. The 42nd ATKS has flown over 180,000 combat hours and 11,246 sorties out of Creech AFB. (U.S. Air More
Each February we celebrate National African American History Month and honor African-American heritage and individuals who have made major societal impacts. (U.S. Air Force graphic/Brandon Deloach)
Maj. Matthew, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Commander’s Action Group chief, displays his tattoos Jan. 26, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The roses on his arm represents natural beauty and the qu More
Retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley, 18th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, speaks at the 432nd Wing Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 11, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Moseley explained the history of More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practice the High bomb burst maneuver during the Creech ‘Family Day,’ Mar. 1 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The “Ambassadors in Blue” practiced at Creech ‘Family Day’ in pr More
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Group, attach the Multi-Spectral Targeting System of an MQ-9 Reaper model before the 2017 Thunder Over Dover Open House weekend Aug. 24, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, D More
Capt. Victor, 17th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, teaches robotics students as a volunteer mentor Sept. 7, 2017, in Las Vegas. Victor was recently awarded the Great Minds in Science, Technology, Engineering More
Airman 1st Class Chase, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist installs the Multi-Spectral Targeting System trailing fairing during the demilitarization process of an MQ-1 Predator Nov. 30, 201 More
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performed post-flight checks on an MQ-1 Predator, Feb. 16, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew flew one of its last local sorties before the o More
An MQ-1 Predator taxis on the runway March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Today, the MQ-1 took flight for the last time at Creech, marking its retirement and the transition to an all MQ-9 Reaper force. More
From left, Col. Julian C. Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, retired Maj. Asa, former 432nd WG MQ-9 Reaper pilot; Capt. Evan, 432nd WG MQ-9 pilot; Capt. Abrham, 432nd WG MQ-9 pilot; 1st More
An Airman with the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks data on a laptop during MQ-9 Reaper post-flight checks at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2018. Maintenance Airmen must follow technical ord More
Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, left, and Col. Cavan Craddock, 99th Air Base Wing commander, right, cut the Creech Community Commons grand-opening ribbon at Creech Air Fo More
Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, presents the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing guideon to Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander, during the w More
Airman 1st Class Timothy, 799th Security Forces Squadron security forces leader, watches for vehicles entering the base at the main gate of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 1, 2019. Creech AFB Security Force More
The base auditorium sits with a brand new interior at Creech Air Force Base, Oct. 16, 2019. It is fully renovated with new seating, a new stage, and updated restrooms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class More
Lt. Col. Landon Quan, 42nd Attack Squadron commander, is welcomed by a shower of champagne at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2020. The unit carried out many Air Force traditions before shutting down. ( More
Retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley, 18th Chief of staff of the United States Air Force, speaks at the 432nd Wing Annual Awards Banquet Feb. 11, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Moseley served for more than 40 More
Children of Creech service members watch the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practice during ‘Family Day,’ March 1, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Family Day included practices from the Thunderbirds, USO supp More
Airman 1st Class Conner, crew chief assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Group, inspects the inside of an MQ-9 Reaper model fuselage August 24, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. 15 Airmen assigned 432nd Wing/432 More
Airman 1st Class Chase and Senior Airman Nathan, both avionics specialists assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, remove the Primary Control Module from an MQ-1 Predator, which is its central poin More
An MQ-1 Predator receives a water salute to commemorate its time in service and capabilities provided to combatant commanders and troops on the ground March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen have o More
The five remote “R” device recipients sit during the remote “R” device presentation ceremony July 11, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Their selection was based on stringent criteria, including strategic si More
An Airman with the 432nd Aircraft maintenance Squadron performs post-flight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2018. 432nd AMXS Airmen support 24/7 combat operations and local More
Staff Sgt. Justin, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, unveils the name of the incoming 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander on an MQ-9 Reaper during the 432nd WG change of command ceremony at Cre More
Master Sgt. Kiana, 799th Air Base Squadron services superintendent, climbs the Jacobs Ladder at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 1, 2019. Creech Services Airmen maintain the base’s fitness center, facilitate More
A 432nd Maintenance Group Airman load a bomb onto an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2019. Load competitions are held to showcase and highlight maintenance group weapons Airmen. (U.S. Air More
Airman 1st Class Carl, 22nd Attack Squadron sensor operator, performs bench presses in the Reaper Fitness Center at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 16, 2019. The Reaper Fitness Center is being renovated wit More
An MQ-9 Reaper aircrew flies a training mission over the Nevada Test and Training Range, Jan. 14, 2020. MQ-9 aircrew provide dominant, persistent attack and reconnaissance 24/7/365. (U.S. Air Force photo by Air More
Col. James Price, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, signs an MQ-9 Reaper cockpit door at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2020. The 42nd Attack Squadron held a celebration after the More
Airmen listen as retired Gen. T. Michael Moseley, 18th Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force, speaks on the history of the 432nd Wing and his experience with early remotely piloted aircraft operations d More
A child watches the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds practice while attending the Creech ‘Family Day’ event March 1, 2017 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Creech Family Day allowed family members to interact with Airm More
An Airman assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Group, performs maintenance on the MQ-9 Reaper model in preparation for the 2017 Thunder Over Dover Open House Aug. 24, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Spectators More
An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line after an aircrew flew one of the last MQ-1 local training sorties Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 was active for more than 20 years and evolved fro More
Mr. James G. “Snake” Clark, the director, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Modernization and Infrastructure and Deputy Chief of Staff for ISR, Headquarters U.S. Air Force, speaks at the MQ-1 Preda More
An Airman with the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron checks the top of an MQ-9 Reaper during post-flight inspections at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 15, 2018. The 432nd Wing maintainer’s job doesn’t ce More
Col. Stephen Jones, incoming 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commanders, looks out at the crowd as Maj. Gen. Andrew Croft, Twelfth Air Force (Air Forces Southern) commander, gives opening remarks during More
Master Sgt. Kiana, 799th Air Base Squadron services superintendent, climbs the Jacobs Ladder at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 1, 2019. The base’s fitness center holds a plethora of machines, free weights More
A 432nd Maintenance Group Airman secures a bomb on an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2019. The crews don’t know about which bombs or missiles they’ll be loading until the day of the comp More
Master Sgt. Adam, 42nd Attack Squadron superintendent, demonstrates final flight procedures at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 31, 2020. The 42nd ATKS falls under the 25th Attack Group which belongs to the More
Volunteer Airmen from the 432nd Security Forces Squadron direct traffic during the Hot Meals and Clean Wheels event at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Aug. 14, 2020. Volunteers from the USO and the 432nd Wing/43 More
An Airman with the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing embraces his child during ‘Family Day’ March 1, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen and their families participated in the ‘Family Day’ to educ More
A father lifts his son for a better view at the Thunder Over Dover Open House Aug. 25, 2017 at Dover Air Force Base, Del. Airmen from the 432nd Wing traveled from Las Vegas to help educate that public on remote More
An Airman assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Squadron performs post-flight checks on an MQ-1 Predator Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 served as a premier Remotely Piloted Aircraft for comba More
Mr. Abraham Karem, president of Karem Aircraft Incorporated, speaks during the MQ-1 Predator retirement ceremony March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Karem is considered the “father” of the MQ-1 for ha More
An Airman with the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performs post-flight checks on an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, November 15, 2018. 432nd AMXS Airmen support 24/7 combat operations and loc More
Col. James Price, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing vice commander, stands at parade rest in front of 432nd WG/432nd AEW Airmen during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force More
Jimy, 799th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, participates in detection training at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2019. Security Forces MWD handlers train with their K-9 counter-parts to d More
The aircrew for the final 42nd Attack Squadron flight, Lt. Col. Landon Quan, 42nd ATKS commander, and Master Sgt. Adam, 42nd ATKS superintendent conduct a mission briefing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. More
A military working dog interacts with a Creech family member during ‘Family Day’ at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., March 1, 2017. A MWD demonstration was one of several events that took place at Creech Family day More
Senior Airman Tashiona, 432nd Wing intelligence analyst, explains her mission to a man attending the Thunder Over Dover Open House Aug. 25, 2017, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. During the show, Airmen assigned t More
Lt. Col. Nicholas, 15th Attack Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Westley, 15th ATKS superintendent, fly the last MQ-1 Predator combat line, March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen have ope More
Col. Julian Cheater, outgoing 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, receives his final salute from Creech Airmen during the 432nd WG/432nd AEW change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, N More
Jimy, 799th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, bites a chew toy during detection training at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2019. MWDs are trained and capable of detecting explosives and nar More