July 1, 2013
RPA teams test skills during 432nd Wing Hunt
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The 432nd Wing hosted the second Remotely Piloted Aircraft weapons competition June 23-28. The 432nd Wing Hunt, formerly known as Gun Smoke, consisted of 18 teams from 14 squadrons - 10 MQ-9 Reaper teams and the rest with the MQ-1 Predator. Each team was comprised of a pilot, sensor operator, and intelligence Airman, who worked together to
June 18, 2013
MWD helicopter training takes flight
NEVADA TEST AND TRAINING RANGE, Nev. — The 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron and 66th Rescue Squadron performed new military working dog helicopter operations training for the first time here June 13.During this type of training handlers and their dogs typically enter a stationary helicopter before it is turned on, then once in place the aircraft is turned on and off again. However,
June 11, 2013
Chaplain recruits experience military culture
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — A group of Roman Catholic priests gathered at the Creech Airman's Ministry Center to celebrate Mass for Air Force members during the "Come Be With Us" tour June 11. The tour presents an opportunity to recruit civilian Roman Catholic priests and chaplain candidates in order to fill staff shortages in this career field. The entire Chaplain Corps is
May 28, 2013
Airmen commemorate Memorial Day
May 21, 2013
AF, civilan law enforcement partner for Police Week
May 9, 2013
Wing welcomes new commander
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Col. Jim Cluff assumed command of the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing from outgoing commander Col. James Hecker during a change of command ceremony May 3. Cluff has served as the vice commander since July 2012, and now that the guidon has changed hands, he says it is his honor to step out of his support role and become the wing's
May 8, 2013
78th Attack Squadron recognized for outstanding performance
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The 78th Attack Squadron was recognized Apr. 23, 2013 for its outstanding flying operations in support of the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing. The unit received Air Force Reserve Command's 2012 Grover Loening Trophy, awarded annually to the command's best flying unit, exclusive of combat rescue and special operations."Our success was a
April 25, 2013
Hunter pushes limits for self, others
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — As you open the door to enter, you hear someone barking orders with an edge that says, 'make it happen now.' Once your eyes adjust from the sun, you see fellow Airmen moving with purpose and intensity to get their tasks done. The scene is a clear demonstration of the 432nd Wing's visions of tactical perfection, but these 'Hunters' are actually
Family finds closure, Airman returns home
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Catujita and Thomas Baker, parents of Staff Sgt. Antonio Tucker, received confirmation their son was recovered from Lake Mead, Nev., April 18, 2013, nearly 10 months after they had found out he was missing. The previous search for Tucker, a remotely piloted aircraft crew chief from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base,
April 9, 2013
Blue Streaks begin operations