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June 24, 2020
432nd OG changes command

U.S. Air Force Col. John Powers, center, 432nd Operations Group commander, assumes command from presiding official Col. Stephen Jones, left, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, during the 432nd OG change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 19, 2020. Powers took
June 23, 2020
Nellis serology testing advances fight against COVID-19

The 99th Medical Group (MDG) continues to stay at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 by introducing in-house serology testing here, June 15.
June 23, 2020
CSAF returns to Home of the Hunters: Praises persistence, readiness through COVID

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein visited the Home of the Hunters to discuss enterprise and installation growth and see how the wing sustains their 24/7 Remotely Piloted Aircraft missions through COVID-19, June 20.
June 22, 2020
Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers

In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space Professionals diagnosed with Pseudo Folliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.Driven by feedback from the field, the change is intended to provide more time
June 19, 2020
Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.
June 12, 2020
Around the Air Force: General Brown Makes History

Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights General Charles “CQ” Brown’s unanimous senate confirmation, making him the next Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The Air Force Academy explores a new major in data science and Airmen are given the opportunity to intern in the world of code building.
June 5, 2020
Justice for all: Courtroom open for business

The 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s office of the Staff Judge Advocate opened the doors to the first dedicated military courtroom for Creech Air Force Base, May 27, 2020.
June 4, 2020
Team Whiteman flight surgeon keeps 20th Attack Squadron mission ready through COVID-19

The 20th Attack Squadron’s mission is to execute persistent attack and reconnaissance combat missions with the MQ-9 Reaper, Remotely Piloted Aircraft. Thanks to one Airman, that mission can continue despite the recent pandemic.With the onset of COVID-19, the squadron relies heavily on Capt. (Dr.)
May 29, 2020
432nd WG Families achieve pandemic matrimony

If you had asked two couples within the 432nd Wing where they would have seen themselves in March of 2020 a year ago, they would have told you they’d be saying their vows at the weddings of their dreams amidst friends and family; not social distancing amid a pandemic.
May 29, 2020
The Night Shift: Airmen Maintain Night Operations during pandemic

An MQ-9 Reaper is parked under a sunshade as twilight occurs at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 8, 2020. The Reaper mission operates 24/7 each day in order to support combatant commanders in different locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)