Creech Air Force Base News

ACC Commander explores Creech AFB’s unique mission set

432d Wing Public Affairs Staff — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:53:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Jeremy Unterseher, command chief master sergeant of ACC, visited Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, on Mar. 4, 2026.

11th ATKS officially becomes part of 25th ATKW

Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 23:00:00 GMT

In a tremendous shift for the future of the remotely piloted aircraft enterprise, the 11th Attack Squadron, previously a launch and recovery formal training unit, entered combat for the first time, October 13, 2025.

18X hits major milestone: Command Pilot rating

Senior Airman Victoria Nuzzi — Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:14:00 GMT

In 1913, the first two military aviation badges, silver wings, were issued to members of the U.S. Army Air Corps. As time went on, pilots of all airframes have been awarded their silver wings and given the rating of pilot, senior pilot and command pilot. Since then, the Air Force has grown rapidly by constantly adapting to new playing fields and integrating technology into everyday operations while preparing for the future fight.

From Flight Line to Flight Deck: Brayton’s Full-Circle Journey

Senior Airman Renee Blundon — Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:24:00 GMT

Long before he stepped into a pilot seat, Brayton worked under the wings of a C-130 Hercules that climbed without him. As he turned wrenches on the aircraft at Kadena Air Base in Japan and watched each departure, a feeling of passion and awe began to grow. Eleven years later, he now serves as an MQ-9 Reaper pilot and prepares for undergraduate pilot training.

22nd ATKS officer honored with community award

Senior Airman Renee Blundon — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 22:45:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Capt. Carol Stephens, an MQ-9 Reaper pilot with the 22nd Attack Squadron here, was recognized on Sept. 15, 2025, by the Rotary Clubs of Southern Nevada with the Safety Officer Award Recognition award.

432nd Maintenance Group perfects agile combat employment ability at Bamboo Eagle 25-3

Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 20:00:00 GMT

Members of the 432nd Maintenance Group participated in exercise Bamboo Eagle 25-3 at Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, Aug. 4-9, 2025.

432nd ACMS Airmen demonstrate multiple discipline mastery

Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 18:00:00 GMT

In a rapidly evolving Air Force, adaptability and resilience are more crucial than ever. The Airmen of the 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base exemplify this adaptability from the moment they arrive on the installation.

432nd Wing celebrates leadership legacy, welcomes new commander

Senior Airman Ariel O'Shea — Fri, 27 Jun 2025 22:00:00 GMT

A change of command ceremony marked new beginnings and honored past legacy as Col. Nicholas Pederson relinquished command of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing to Col. Trevor Merrell at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 27, 2025.

25th Attack Group welcomes new commander

Senior Airman Kylie Barrow — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 22:40:00 GMT

The 25th Attack Group, headquartered at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, conducted a change of command ceremony where Col. Trevor Merrell relinquished command to Col. Landon Quan on May 29, 2025.

MQ-9 aircrews integrate with Combat Air Forces through DMO virtual capabilities

Senior Airman Kylie Barrow — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:15:00 GMT

The 25th Attack Group is modernizing its training capabilities with a simulation platform that replicates combat scenarios in a virtual airspace called Distributed Mission Operations. The DMO network enables the 25th ATKG and its geographically separated units to operate in the same virtual airspace as fighter aircraft, command and control assets, and any other participating Combat Air Forces assets.