March 24, 2014
Creech leadership lauds senior master sergeant selectees
LAS VEGAS — For many, advancing to the top of the elite senior non-commissioned officer tier is a significant and personally demanding accomplishment. And some Airmen and families who equally endure these trials were recently congratulated in a very personal way. Leadership from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing made sure that Creech Air Force Base's
March 17, 2014
ACC/CC visits Airmen, checks quality of life
Air Force continues force management programs
Washington (AFNS) — Air Force leadership announced a resumption of all force management programs today following a recently discussed strategic pause."After providing senior leadership a chance to evaluate the programs and assess our early progress, we are ready to resume immediate processing of voluntary applications in most categories and begin notifying Airmen of
March 13, 2014
ISAD 2014
March 11, 2014
Chaplains invite civilian priests to 'Come Be With Us'
LAS VEGAS — The base welcomed a group of Roman Catholic priests during the "Come Be With Us" tour Feb. 25. The tour helps to recruit civilian Roman Catholic priests to become military chaplains.About eight civilian priest attendees traveled from several countries to attend the tour as part of their first step to becoming a military chaplain."About 60 to 70
Feb. 21, 2014
Retired CMSAF visits Vegas Airmen, learns high-tech mission
LAS VEGAS — A legendary Air Force veteran visited the area Feb. 6-7 to visit with and recognize top Airmen, and offer words of wisdom along the way.Retired Chief Master Sgt. Robert Gaylor, who served as the fifth Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force from 1977-1979, visited Las Vegas primarily to serve as the guest speaker for the 432nd Wing and 57th Wing's
Feb. 11, 2014
SSgt promotion test rescheduled for April 1-May 16
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas — To ensure senior airmen selected for promotion to staff sergeant do not meet the enlisted retention board, the Air Force will move the testing window up earlier this calendar year, from May 1-June 15 to April 1-May 16, Air Force Personnel Center officials said today."We have assured Airmen selected for promotion that they will not meet the ERB,"
Las Vegas City Council members learn ISR mission
LAS VEGAS — A group of about 20 Las Vegas City Council members, including Mayor Pro Tem Stavros Anthony, received a firsthand look at the ISR mission during a short visit Jan. 30.During the tour, the officials viewed static displays of the MQ-1B Predator and MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft and learned about the abilities and functions of each aircraft.
Feb. 5, 2014
Airmen perform CPR, save stranger's life
LAS VEGAS — Three noncommissioned officers were awarded the U.S. Air Force Achievement Medal during a ceremony Jan. 31 for their quick reactions that saved the life of a stranger at McCarren International Airport earlier in the month. Staff Sgt. Brent Olson, military working dog instructor with the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron, was in the baggage claim
Feb. 4, 2014
AFCENT Command Chief receives firsthand look at ISR mission, Airmen
LAS VEGAS — The 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing welcomed the Air Forces Central Command command chief, Chief Master Sergeant Shelina Frey during her two-day visit Jan. 9-10.The visit allowed Frey to see the faces of the Airmen who support and conduct the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission overseas."I wanted to look into the eyes of