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
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
The 432nd Operations Support Squadron weather flight poses for a photo on the flightline Feb. 29, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The weather flight received its second consecutive Air Combat Command Weath More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief speaks with Senior Airman John, 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron, squadron aviation resource management (SARM), and Airman 1st More
Staff Sgt. Ken, left, and Senior Airman Jonathan, right, both 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chiefs, take off an engine panel during a post-flight check April 5, 2015. Crew chiefs are responsible for More
Tech. Sgt. Bryan, 432nd Maintenance Group technical order distribution office, get maintenance identification numbers from a 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit team May 3, 2016. More
Tech. Sgt. William, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing sensor operator, flies a simulated mission June 10, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The 432nd WG trains and deploys MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Rea More
Col. Julian, 432nd Operations Group commander, speaks during 432nd OG 25th Anniversary celebration May 20, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The ceremony highlighted the past, present and future contribut More
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a significant or extreme emotional or psychological response to a shocking or dangerous or traumatic event. It affects approximately seven percent of the United States populati More
Spectators get a closer look at an MQ-9 Reaper during Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. Members from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, brought an MQ-9 Reaper and MQ-1 Predator to the More
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on the flight line Nov. 22, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Reaper is an evolution of the MQ-1 Predator and can carry four AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and two 500 pound bombs while be More
Senior Airman Than, 42nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 sensor operator flies a simulated training mission Nov. 28, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The position of sensor operator is one of two jobs in the Air Force More
Airman 1st Class Matthew, 15th Attack Squadron MQ-1 Predator sensor operator, destroys a simulated target during a training mission Dec. 5, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Shortly after completing his exte More
Members of the 867th Attack Squadron stand ready during a group photo Dec. 15, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 489th ATKS provides dominant persistent attack and reconnaissance to our nation and coalit More
A U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper awaits maintenance Dec. 8, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 Predator has provided many years of service and the time has come for the Air Force to transition to the mor More
An MQ-1 Predator flies a training mission Dec. 12, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. An MQ-1 aircrew destroyed a vehicle-borne improvised explosive device heading toward approximately 850 friendlies. (U.S. A More
An MQ-1 Predator flies overhead during a training mission Dec. 12, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 and the MQ-9 Reaper, help operators provide unique and unmatched situational awareness on the bat More
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas, 432nd Maintenance Group Quality Assurance inspector, sets his wood jointer Dec. 18, 2016, at his home in Las Vegas, Nev. Nicholas inspects maintenance during the duty-day and creates custom More
An MQ-9 Reaper flies during a training mission Jan. 28, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-9 integrated with the F-35A Lightning II during Red Flag 17-1 for the first time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sen More
In 2016, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircrews assisted coalition partners in the reclamation of Manbij, Syria, from Islamic State of Iraq and Syria forces. Pilots and More
An Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor participates in the shooting competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. AFW2 provides an opportunity for wounded warriors to compete in sports ag More
An Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor participates in the shooting competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. AFW2 competitors also competed in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, s More
Capt. Garrett, 89th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, prepares to fly a mission for Red Flag 17-2 March 8, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. MQ-9 crews integrated with fourth generations platforms, such as More
Members of the 15th Attack Squadron get their heads shaved for a fundraiser March 11, 2017, in Las Vegas. The members shaved their heads to show support to children who have been diagnosed with cancer. (U.S. Ai More
From August to December of 2016, MQ-9 Reaper aircrews supported the Government of National Accord and other coalition partners to remove Islamic State of Iraq and Syria fighters from Sirte, Libya. On Dec. 19, 2 More
An MQ-9 Reaper, loaded with four GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs is ready for a training mission March 31, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-9, matched with a skilled aircrew, provides persistent More
Staff Sgt. Semaj, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supply craftsman, displays her back pose March 27, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Semaj is a nationally qualified amateur bodybuilder competing in the More
An MQ-9 Reaper is loaded with a GBU-12 laser-guided bomb on the left and a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition on the right April 13, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The JDAM is a GPS guided munition wh More
The new Block 5 MQ-9 Reaper is loaded with AGM-114 Hellfire missiles, a GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb and a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition April 13, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. On 23 June, 2 More
Meredith, 17th Attack Squadron key spouse, recently received the 432nd Wing Key Spouse of the Year, the Nellis/Creech/NTTR Key Spouse Excellence and the Presidential Volunteer Service Awards in 2016. She devote More
Tech. Sgt. Christopher, 91st Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator, is a reservist working with active duty and Air National Guard Airmen to enable MQ-9 airpower downrange in support of various mission se More
From left to right, the Frankenphone, the Frankenphone 2.0 and the headset connector are displayed June 12, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Frankenphone has filled a gap for a long term solution to com More
In 2016, Master Sgt. Eric, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent created an engine trainer from scavenged parts which include all the electrical componen More
Maj. Richard, 432nd Wing MQ-1 Predator pilot, watches the Predator fly over a C-5M Supergalaxy while reminiscing how about how he became a U.S. Air Force pilot. As a seven-year-old boy, Richard fell in love wit 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
An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission Oct. 18, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. MQ-9 and MQ-1 Predator aircrews helped liberate Raqqah, Syria, from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s control in early O More
Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and select squadron commanders visited the United States Air Force graduating class of Basic Military Training Oct. 20, 2017, at Joint Bas More
An MQ-9 Reaper assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing rests on the flightline as a A-10 Thunderbolt II flies overhead at the 2017 Aviation Nation Air and space Expo, Nov. 10, 2017, at Nellis Ai More
Two Creech Air Force Base members decorate a Christmas tree Dec. 2, 2017, at Creech AFB, Nev. Diamond Resorts International donated the tree and decorations as a thank you to Creech service members. (U.S. Air F More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, laughs with Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Auger and leadership from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing and the 99th Air Base Wing while visiting the facilit More
Ms. Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, executive director of the Doolittle Foundation and granddaughter of Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, and retired Lt. Gen. Christopher Miller, president of the Air Force Historical Found More
Wing leadership and Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing stand in formation for their historical wing photo, Feb. 5, 2018 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The unit celebrated its 75th anniversary More
The MQ-9 Reaper flies overhead at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Feb. 15, 2019. The Reaper and its aircrew are considered one of the most demanded aircraft in combat operations due to its ability to provide ove More
Patriot Guard Riders of North Carolina attend the funeral ceremony for Col. Edgar Davis April 6, 2018, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Davis served as an RF-4C Phantom navigator during the Vietnam War assigned to More
Chaplain Matthew’s hat sits alongside his military coins and patches accumulated from 22 years in the U.S. Army as an infantryman, honor guardsman, and Apache helicopter pilot prior to becoming a U.S. Air Force More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, speaks with a top performer’s supervisor at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 16, 2019. Guastella coined several 432nd Wing More
Staff Sgt. Matthew, 432nd Wing sensor operator flies a training mission Oct. 13, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The 432nd Wing set a record of weapon strikes in July of 2015, and then again in August h More
Airmen stretch and cool down after completing the Warrior Trained Fitness event Jan. 25, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The event was part of the Life of a Warrior and challenged Airmen to complete a s More
Senior Airman John, 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron squadron aviation resource management (SARM), explains SARM procedures to Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief More
Staff Sgt. Ken, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, take off an engine panel during a post-flight check April 5, 2015. During a post-flight check, crew chiefs will complete scheduled maintenance and More
Tech. Sgt. Bryan, 432nd Maintenance Group technical order distribution office, watches as a 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit team completes a brake adjustment on an MQ-1 Preda More
Airmen enjoy a laugh during the 432nd Operations Group 25th Anniversary May 20, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The 432nd OG employs and trains more than 1100 personnel in MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper More
Spectators get a closer look at an MQ-9 Reaper at Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The public was able to get a close view of the aircraft while also being educated on its capabi More
Senior Airman Than, 42nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 sensor operator, poses for a photo Nov. 28, 2016 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. As a sensor operator Than is responsible for operating the Multi-Spectral Targeting More
Airman 1st Class Matthew, 15th Attack Squadron MQ-1 Predator sensor operator, concentrates during a training mission Dec. 5, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. At 20 years old, Matthew employed his first weap More
An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line Dec. 8, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The predator started as an RQ-1 in the late 1990s providing reconnaissance capabilities only until the early 2000s when it w More
The 432nd Operations Support Squadron earned the inaugural Jimmy Doolittle Educational Fellow for Outstanding Support to Armed UAVs March 2, 2017, at the Martin H. Harris Chapter of the Air Force Association Ai More
Tech. Sgt. Nicholas, 432nd Maintenance Group Quality Assurance inspector, stands in his workshop Dec. 18, 2016, at his home in Las Vegas, Nev. Nicholas shares his woodworking passion by making award plaques and More
Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitors congratulate one another after completing the shooting competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. AFW2 brings wounded warriors from around the world t More
An Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor adjusts his rifle before the shooting competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Capt. Garrett, 89th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, prepares to fly a mission for Red Flag 17-2 March 8, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. MQ-9 crews focused primarily on air interdiction, strike coordina More
Members of the 15th Attack Squadron gather after shaving their heads for a fundraiser to support childhood cancer organizations March 11, 2017, in Las Vegas. The members raised approximately $2,000 to go toward More
Staff Sgt. Semaj, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supply craftsman, completes a drawer check March 27, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Semaj is responsible for ordering and ensuring parts availability More
Capt. Abrham, 42nd Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper pilot, communicates with a joint terminal attack controller June 14, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Members of the MQ-9 community have used the Frankenphone More
Staff Sgt. Joshua, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron MQ-9 Reaper crew chief, uses an engine trainer to refresh his skills June 19, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The engine trainer can be programmed to More
Maj. Richard, 432nd Wing MQ-1 Predator pilot, hugs his cousin July 15, 2017, at the Lethbridge International Airshow in Alberta, Canada. Richard grew up with his cousin in Lethbridge for 15 years hasn't seen he 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
An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission Oct. 18, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Combat remotely piloted aircraft such as the MQ-9 and MQ-1 Predator were heavily integrated during combat operations to libe More
An Airman assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing speaks on the MQ-9 Reaper displayed at the 2017 Aviation Nation Air and space Expo, Nov. 10, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The event show More
A child decorates the first Creech Air Force Base Christmas tree Dec. 2, 2017, at Creech AFB, Nev. Creech hosted a tree-lighting ceremony to celebrate displaying its first Christmas tree. (U.S. Air Force photo/ More
Gen. Mike Holmes, Air Combat Command commander, coins Staff Sgt. Christopher, network operations center technician, during his visit to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 6, 2018. Christopher was coined for his More
Ms. Jonna Doolitte Hoppes, executive director of the Doolittle Foundation and granddaughter of Gen. James "Jimmy" Doolittle, lifts the nose of an MQ-1 Predator Jan. 18, 2018, during a visit to Creech Air Force More
Patriot Guard Riders of North Carolina attend Col. Edgar Davis’ funeral ceremony April 6, 2018, in Goldsboro, North Carolina. Davis was shot down during a night photo-reconnaissance mission over Laos during the More
Chaplain Matthew’s coins tell a story from the early part of his 25-year career starting U.S. Army as an infantryman, honor guardsman, and Apache helicopter pilot prior to becoming a U.S. Air Force Chaplain. He More
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Joseph Guastella, U.S. Air Forces Central Command commander, speaks with a top performer at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 16, 2019. Guastella coined several 432nd Wing/432nd Expedi More
Capt. Jonathan, 432nd Wing pilot, left, and Staff Sgt. Matthew, 432nd WG sensor operator, right, fly a training mission Oct. 13, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The 432nd Wing conducted 189 weapon strik More
Heidi, a trainer for Nellis AFB, Nevada, demonstrates a stretch to Airmen after the Warrior Trained Fitness event Jan. 25, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The event was part of the Life of a Warrior cam More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief poses for a photo with Airmen from the 22nd Reconnaissance Squadron March 23, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The More
Senior Airman Jonathan, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, take off an engine panel during a post-flight check April 5, 2015. Crew chiefs are responsible for supervising, monitoring, and directing More
Airman 1st Class Jaleeza, 432nd Operations Support Squadron host aviation resource manager (HARM), updates flight records April 14, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. the HARM office takes care of all the More
Tech. Sgt. Remington, 432nd Maintenance Group quality assurance inspector, watches as a 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit team checks the weight and balance of an MQ-1 Predator More
Retired Lt. Gen. Robert Dierker, former 432nd Operations Group commander, addresses the 432nd OG during the 25th Anniversary Birthday celebration May 20, 2016. The 432nd OG is responsible for the employment of More
At Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Airmen of the 432nd Wing/ 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing win today’s fight through MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper operations, and also prepare for tomorrow by gathering and synthe More
Capt. Michael, 432nd Wing MQ-1 pilot, explains the capabilities of an MQ-9 Reaper during Aviation Nation Nov. 11, 2016, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. The MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper were among the many ot More
Airman 1st Class Matthew, 15th Attack Squadron MQ-1 Predator sensor operator follows a moving target alongside an MQ-1 pilot during a training mission Dec. 5, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Despite the re More
The GNAT 750 was the first long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft. After it was purchased by the United States Air Force, it would evolve into the RQ-1 Predator during the 1990s to fly its first missions over More
A spotter helps an Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitor participate in the shooting competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Some participants competed in a new visually impaired categor More
Air Force Wounded Warrior Trials competitors congratulate one another after completing the shooting competition March 1, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. AFW2 inspires espirit de corps and camaraderie throu More
Staff Sgt. Joshua, 89th Attack Squadron MQ-9 sensor operator, prepares for a Red Flag 17-2 mission March 8, 2017, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise allowed MQ-9 crews to test their abilities to integr More
Capt. Michael, 15th Attack Squadron MQ-1 Predator pilot, has his head shaved in an effort to raise funds for childhood cancer organizations March 11, 2017, in Las Vegas. Donations went to support research for c More
Staff Sgt. Semaj, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron supply craftsman, checks and verifies serial numbers on an aircraft landing gear part March 27, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Semaj is a full-time mi More
Master Sgt. Eric, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit production superintendent, stands with the engine trainer he created June 19, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. He saw a More
Maj. Richard, 432nd Wing MQ-1 Predator pilot, hugs his uncle July 15, 2017, at the Lethbridge International Airshow in Alberta, Canada. Richard had the opportunity to visit family and friends while displaying t More
Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, delivers remarks before a tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 2, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Diamond Resorts International donated the tr More
Gen. Mike Holmes, commander of Air Combat Command, Brig. Gen. Andrew Toth, ACC Director of Operations, Col. Paul Murray, 99th Air Base Wing commander and Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary More
Ms. Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, executive director of the Doolittle Foundation and granddaughter of Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, speaks to Maj. Matthew, 432nd Wing pilot, Jan. 18, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, N More
The remains of Col. Edgar Davis return to his hometown of Goldsboro, North Carolina, April 6, 2018. Davis was an RF-4C Phantom navigator during the Vietnam War where he was shot down in 1968. His remains were m More
Chaplain Matthew, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing chaplain, speaks with Senior Airman Devin, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist, in the work center August 10, 2018, at Creech Air Fo More
Chief Master Sgt. Frank Batten, the command chief of Air Combat Command, recognizes some of the 432nd Wing’s top performers at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 10, 2019. Creech Airmen were able to share the More