Combat Hammer tested RPA teams

Airmen from four squadrons within the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing participated in the annual Air-Ground Weapon Systems Evaluation Program also known as Combat Hammer exercise Aug. 3-7, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.The exercise tested the maintenance crews, pilots, sensor

Master Sergeant static closeout date and CRO evaluation elimination

According to the myPers website, Air Force Master sergeants selected for promotion to Senior Master Sergeant will receive an evaluation on the July 31, 2015 Senior Master Sergeant static closeout date.Effective June 3, 2015, all Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard Master

Eye in the sky, RPA Airmen in the Red Flag fight

The sun beats down on the dry Nevada desert bringing a smell of fuel that fills the air. Engines begin roaring to life as the Airmen of the 432nd Wing prepare to support Red Flag 15-3 from July 13-31, 2015.Located approximately an hour from Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, where participants eat,

RPA prophecy fulfilled, oldest RPA squadron celebrates 20 years

By the end of World War II endless possibilities were brought to one man's prophecy that would set the stage for modern day of aviation.General Henry H. "Hap" Arnold made a startling prediction: "We have just won a war with a lot of heroes flying around in planes. The next war may be fought by

Overcoming all odds, Airmen defeats toughest adversary yet

He awoke on a frigid Washington D.C. morning completely blind and was rushed through the cold snow laden streets in a furious sprint to the hospital.A few hours later Ryan Keeney received the worst news of his life. He had been diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, a deadly form of cancer which

Creech Airmen showcase RPA at Canadian airshow

The RPA MQ-1 Predator made its debut in Canada among 30,000 Alberta locals in Lethbridge, July 23-25. It's the second time it was showcased at an international airshow.Fifteen Airmen from Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, participated in the 2015 Lethbridge International Airshow and educated the

Daily Deployed

After working the night shift as a newly arrived remotely piloted aircraft pilot at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Maj. Jeremy slept on a mattress that snugly fit in his closet. He resorted to the unusual sleeping arrangement to get the rest he needed during the day as his three children played

Mental health, "To go or not to go"

The clinic buildings themselves aren't scary; add the words mental health and the image of being studied like a frozen caveman, and most people will avoid them like a tiger were on the loose. That's why the 432d Wing Human Performance Team was stood up--to alieve that stigma, provide help and make

432 Wing Change of Command

Hunters save lives through RPA Human Performance Team

As the persistent demand for remotely piloted aircraft support increases, the burden on the Airmen who fly, maintain, and support these operations also increases often times leaving some questioning their ability to continue in this rewarding but highly stressful job.Providing disciplined