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)
Members of the 42nd Attack Squadron and 432nd Wing celebrate the 42nd ATKS during a dormancy ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 12, 2020. The 42nd ATKS “Death Dealers” were responsible for a number More
The 42nd Attack Squadron reach it's centennial anniversary June 13, 2017. It's lineage can be traced back to World War I where it was a training unit before being re-designated in the mid-1930's as a bombardmen More
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
Lt. Col. Daniel Finkelstein, presiding officer of Maj. Phillip’s promotion, talks about the accomplishments of Maj. Phillip, 732nd Operations Group chief of intelligence, during his promotion ceremony March 31, More
Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander and Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Taylor, 432nd WG/432nd AEW interim command chief accept the April Las Vegas Citizen of the Month award on beh More
The men and women of Creech Air Force Base were recognized as the April Citizens of the Month at the Las Vegas City Hall, April, 4, 2018. Approximately 3,500 Creech members call Las Vegas home and make an impac More
A dedicated crew chief prepares an MQ-1B remotely piloted aircraft for a training mission, May 13, 2013. The MQ-1B Predator is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft More
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft performs a "touch-and-go" while an MQ-1B Predator prepares for takeoff, May 13, 2013. Both aircraft are participating in routine training operations. Creech Air Force Ba More
Senior Master Sgt. James Robbins demonstrates proper building clearing procedures in an urban environment March 5, 2014, at Silver Flag Alpha, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron Range. Robbins is the superint More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a high bomb burst manuever to end their demonstration during Indian Springs Appreciation Day March 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The annual event gives airmen More
Tech. Sgt. Chris and his daughter point at the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as they fly in front of the crowd during Indian Springs Appreciation Day March 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The annual eve More
A child from Mount Charleston Lundy Elementary School dances to music during Indian Springs Appreciation Day at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., March 11, 2014. The annual event gives airmen the opportunity to show More
Maj. Eric Deturk, left, 799th Security Forces Squadron commander and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Bohannon, 799th Air Base Group superintendent, tack on Master Sgt. Steven Cook, 799th Security Forces Squadron first More
Airman 1st Class Raymond Washington, 799th Security Forces Squadron patrol leader, peeks around the corner to assess the situation during a simulated active shooter scenario at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Marc More
Staff Sgt. Mark Johnson and service dog Bailey wait for the start of the cycling competition during the 2014 Wounded Warrior Air Force Trials at Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, April 9, 2014. Active duty and More
Chief Master Sgt. Butch Brien (left), Col. James Chittenden, and Col. James Cluff flip a tire across a soccer field during the Warrior Challenge, hosted by the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron, April 11, 2014, More
Children attending the Creech hosted Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, sit and watch a magic show April 24, 2014 on Creech Air Force Base, Nev. During the day’s events the Creech Airmen and Family Readin More
Ethan Jauregui, seven, a Goldfarb Elementary School student, places his hand over his heart while Las Vegas Metro Police Officers salute during the opening ceremony of the Nevada Special Olympics at Cheyenne Hi More
Tech. Sgt. Jason, 91st Attack Squadron sensor operator, flies a simulated training mission on an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., May 8, 2014. The 91st ATKS was recently awarded the 2013 Grover Loeni More
Staff Sgt. Andrew, 432nd Maintenance Squadron ammunition accountability manager, zeroes in on a target during a dodge ball event May 12, 2014, as part of Police Week at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. National Poli More
Airmen from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew inspect an AGM- 114 Hellfire missile loaded on an MQ-9 Reaper prior to launch at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. More
Staff Sgt. Daniel, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member (left), and Staff Sgt. Nicholas, 432nd AMXS Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chie More
Airmen with the 232nd Operations Squadron pose for a photo May 16, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 232nd OS activated in 2007 and provides training on techniques and procedures associated with new inno More
Master Sgt. Ruben Martinez, 799th Air Base Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of operations, runs under the moon during his 5:30 a.m. portion of a National Police Week 24-hour vigil run at Creech Air Fo More
Missy Cornish leads Creech Airmen in a warm-up workout during a Warrior Trained Fitness event May 16, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Cornish has led the Warrior Trained Fitness events since its inception More
Chloe Winterbottom and several children arm their water guns during the 2014 Creech Summer Bash event at Lone Mountain Park May 19, 2014. The Summer Bash is an annual Creech resiliency event promoting family, f More
After delivering their speeches Major Eric, left, 799th Security Forces Squadron commander and Reed look upon the Airmen in attendance of the Retreat ceremony May 15, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 79 More
Women’s History Month had its origins as a national celebration in 1981 when Congress authorized and requested the President to proclaim the week beginning March 7, 1982 as “Women’s History Week.” In 1987, Cong More
Airman 1st Class Tyler Graham, 423nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment mechanic, sands the stickers of a 10 ton jack in preparation to be painted June 18, 2014 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. AGE i More
Leadership from the 432nd Wing and 799th Air Base Group awaits the arrival of Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 23, 2014. During her visits around the Air Force, More
An Airman “attacks” Airmen from other squadrons with a water gun during the inaugural combat dining-in on Creech Air Force Base, Nev., July 11, 2014. Participants brought water balloons and water guns and engag More
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Wing perform a team ruck march during the Combat Challenge July 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Combat Challenge was part of the inaugural Creech Combat Dining-In and p More
Military Working Dog Dak, looks out a truck in anticipation while his handler Staff Sgt. Joseph Nault, 799th Security Forces Squadron MWD trainer, checks his gear July 18, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. M More
Col. Richard Neal, 799th Air Base Group commander, addresses the participants of the Warrior Challenge Aug. 22, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Warrior Challenge is a bimonthly event as part of the Lif More
A student assigned to the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron picks up two M-69 practice grenades during the last iteration of the M-67 fragmentation grenade training class Aug. 30, 2014, at Silver Flag Alpha, More
Tech. Sgt. Syreeta Weems, 799th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of career development, left, and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Obeng-Duro, 799th FSS NCO in charge of retirements/separations, review FY14 force manage More
Army 2nd Lt. Paul Baker, 432nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight officer-in-charge, displays his American pride while participating in the Team Red, White and Blue Coast-to-Coast relay race during the 9/1 More
Retired 2nd Lt. William Whitaker talks about his time as a prisoner of war during World War II to over 100 Airmen during a breakfast as part of POW/MIA Remembrance Week, Sept. 15, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base More
Senior Airman Joseph Massoglia 10th Security Forces Squadron, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, performs pushups during a physical fitness assessment Oct. 2, 2014, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. RAC More
Staff Sgt. Ryan Davis, Legacy High School defensive coordinator and 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, watches as his players exit the field in Las Vegas Oct. More
Maj. Timothy Casey, 432nd Maintenance Squadron commander, gives a speech after the squadron’s new aircraft metals technology section facility “ribbon” cutting Oct. 9, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The ne More
The 17th Reconnaissance Squadron team members aim a fire hose and try to knock down a target during a fire muster challenge at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 10, 2014. The Fourth Annual Creech AFB Fire Muste More
Victor, 5, left, and Teo, 3, sons of Tech. Sgt. Richard, 432nd Operations Support Squadron, play bean-bag toss at the first Team Creech Children’s Halloween Party Oct. 25, 2014, on Creech Air Force Base, Nevada More
Father John Kinney, retired chaplain (Lt. Col.), and Senior Airman Kyle Walsh, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MQ-9 Reaper crew chief, discuss enlisted rank structure during a “Come Be With Us” chaplain rec More
During April, families can expect to have an eventful month with the spotlight on children in the military. Families can join in on any of the events honoring the themes “Month of the Military Child,” as well a More
Staff Sgt. Alexisa Humphrey, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron independent duty medical technician, takes a selfie before Creech Air Force Base’s first-ever Community College of the Air Force graduation, whi More
Lt. Col. Greg, right, 432nd Operation Support Squadron commander, serves Airmen lunch to 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing and 799th Air Base Group Airmen during a Thanksgiving celebration at Creech Air F More
Capt. Jennifer, 42nd Attack Squadron executive officer, meets with Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., to get autographs for her stepdaughter Nov. 21, 2014. Four of the team’s cheerl More
Airman 1st Class Einar, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, performs incline bench presses at the Predator Fitness Center Dec. 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The fitness center underwent $17 More
Senior Airmen Marcos Parisi, Base Security Operations course student, listens to instructions given by 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron cadre during the dismounted operations portion of the course at the Si More
Maj. Ivy Madson, 99th Air Base Squadron optometry flight commander, uses a non-contact Tonometer to measure the eye pressure for Airman 1st Class Hunter, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron airman, Jan. 13, 2015, duri More
Capt. Ryan Hess, Air Force officer, center, bows with co-stars during an end of a performance Jan. 25, 2015, at the Cockroach Theatre in Las Vegas. Ryan, who plays the fictional character Jerry Goss in the play More
Airman 1st Class Hughkumar Malakar-Hernandez, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron Creech flight services center technician, checks a pilot tube to ensure the serial numbers, part numbers and other information mat More
The 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron members present the colors during an Air Combat Command Security Forces Order of the Shield ceremony Feb. 6, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th GCTS is the fi More
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Rogers, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, left, and Staff Sgt. Jason Sandlin, 432nd AMXS weapons team chief, finish installing an inert GBU-12 Paveway II las More
Staff Sgt. Christopher Michaud, 799th Security Forces Squadron, military working dog kennel master, explains the uses of several MWD training tools during a K-9 demonstration March 2, 2015, inside the Indian Sp More
Staff Sgt. Marion, 42nd Attack Squadron sensor operator, poses for a photo March 24, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Marion has been recognized by top Air Force leadership for constructing a device dubbed 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
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, right, meets with 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing pilots before a roundtable sit-down during his visit to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., March 24, 2 More
Simulated casualties talk to the independent duty medical technicians during the Operation Joint Medic training exercise March 31, 2015, at Silver Flag Alpha range complex, Nev. This inaugural exercise provided More
Staff Sgt. Richard Quino, 799th Air Base Squadron vehicle management noncommissioned officer in charge, shares a laugh with a local Las Vegas woman during the Pinoy Pride festival April 4, 2015, in Las Vegas. Q More
Tech. Sgt. Brian, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commanders action group NCO in charge, performs barbell curls April 13, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Having a regular fitness regimen is an effe More
Keimora, 3, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Nicholas, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, gets her face painted during a “Take Your Kid to Work Day” event April 23, 2015 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. During t More
Airmen of the 432nd Wing and 799th Air Base Group burst from the starting line during a 5K run April 24, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office, Family Advocacy and More
Col. James Cluff, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gets sprayed by his wife and fellow Airmen following his fini flight May 28, 2015, on Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The fini-flight celebration More
Tech. Sgt. Kevin, 15th Reconnaissance Squadron intelligence operations supervisor and intelligence flight noncommissioned officer in charge, poses for a photo June 9, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Kevin More
Considering the demands facing the RPA enterprise, Team Creech has formed their own human performance team to meet the needs of those supporting RPA operations at this one-of-a-kind deployed-in-place location. More
An MQ- Reaper remotely piloted aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 25, 2015. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted ai More
Capt. David seeks out the chaplain for guidance where he learned about the other services of the human performance team. The HPT is unique to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., and is comprised of the chaplain corps, More
Senior Airman LaRocque, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MQ-1 Predator crew chief, left, and Staff Sgt. Craig Stewart, 432nd AMXS MQ-1 Predator crew chief, prepare a Predator to be lifted out of its 'casket' More
Airman 1st Class Deborah Clark, 799th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks base cameras for abnormal activities at the base defense operations center at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 2, 2015. The More
The constant and insatiable demand for remotely piloted aircraft airpower has placed stressors on nearly every career field within the enterprise. For the RPA maintenance career fields, these stressors are caus More
Airmen performing remotely piloted aircraft operations are dedicated to achieving the maximum impact on the battlefield have partnered with Air Force joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC), Air Force tactical More
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas, 432nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment craftsman, loads pallets to be shipped to a deployment location Oct. 6, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The equipment being sen More
Two teams compete in the finals of the 2015 Fire Muster Oct. 9, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The teams had to spray a barrel across a line to the other team's side to win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma More
Staff Sgt. Jalesa , 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing protocol technician, left, Tech. Sgt. Daniel, 432nd WG/432nd AEW noncommissioned officer in charge of protocol, center, and Airman 1st Class Raheem, 4 More
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Pohnert, 799th Air Base Group chief enlisted manager, addresses an integrated delivery system meeting Oct. 26, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The IDS is a cross-functional organizat More
Then Staff Sgt. Latoya, 30th Reconnaissance Squadron links manager, poses for a photo Oct. 26, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Latoya was recently promoted to Technical Sergeant under the Stripes for Excep More
Tech. Sgt. Gabriel, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator races his Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution around the Spring Mountain Raceway Oct. 31, 2015, in Pahrump, Nev. Gabe raced as par More
Tech Sgt. Daren Detachment 13 operation location A instructor pulls bold to place landing gear back in place at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Nov. 6, 2015. Det 13 OL-A provides maintenance training to the MQ-1/9 More
An MQ-9 Reaper Extended Range (ER) sits in a hangar Nov. 17, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Reaper ER can carry two external fuel tanks each holding 1,350 pounds of extra fuel allowing for a higher en More
Carl Lambert, helps his teammate, Kevin Searle, suit up for an exercise Nov. 24, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise took place at the munitions storage area and included two simulated injuries an More
Tech. Sgt. David, 432nd Maintenance Group contract officer representative, performs chest presses while a trainer, Heath Ceglio, motivates him during a workout Dec. 4, 2015, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. David More
Senior Airman Nadja, 432nd Operations Support Squadron weather ops forecaster, explains the local weather Dec. 9, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Local weather supports the local flying training operati More
Children enjoy a bouncy house during the third annual Children's Holiday Party Dec. 12, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The event included many activities to bring Creech families together, improve morale More
Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing public affairs photojournalist shows a family their photo during the first Creech Family Photo Day Dec. 19, 2015, in Las Vegas. The ph More
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gabriel with the 42nd Attack Squadron speaks about some of the opportunitoes in the Air Force at the Boys and Girls Club, Henderson, Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 7, 2016. Gabriel volunteere More
Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, participate in Career Day at the Boys and Girls Club Jan. 7, 2016, in Las Vegas. The wing patch on the left displays an owl More
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, briefs Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Jan. 14, 2016, during his visit to Creech Air Force Base, Nev. During the all-call, Carlisle r More
The Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team, left, and Tiger AMU weapons load crew team, right, prepare for the fourth quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition Jan. 14, 2016, at Creech Air F More
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Noah, 432nd Wing/ 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain assistant, speaks with other chapel personnel Jan. 20, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Noah is the NCOIC of chapel affairs and i More
Tech. Sgt. Richard, 799th Air Base Squadron NCO in charge of vehicle operations, performs "skaters" during the Warrior Trained Fitness event Jan. 25, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The event was part o More
Recovering veterans enjoy a laugh before the starting a mountain bike ride as part of the Ride 2 Recovery program Feb. 2, 2016, in Blue Diamond, Nev. The program is dedicated to helping wounded and recovering v More
Command Chief Master Sgt. John has served in the Air Force for 26 years. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Senior Airman Adarius Petty)
Capt. (Chaplain) Zachary with the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing provides ministry to Airmen Feb. 10, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Creech’s Human Performance Team is comprised of the chaplai More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expedtionary Wing command chief, right, cleans monitors with Senior Airman Robert, 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron ground control statio More
Military Saves Week comes to Creech Air Force Base Feb. 22-26. The above attachment is a schedule of financial education classes which will be held at locations around the base throughout Military Saves Week. ( More
Senior Airman Joshua, 432nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman puts on a mask before sanding a panel for the MQ-1 Predator Feb. 18, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. (Photo by More
Master Sgt. Andrew 799th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant places Senior Airman Blake 799th SFS member a chokehold during a combatives class Feb. 19, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Security Forces m More