Creech AFB, a look back at 2015

Chief Master Sgt. Jeffrey Duncan, 732 Operations Group chief enlisted manager, gets dunked in a dunk-tank Feb. 20, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The dunk-tank was part of an event to raise money for Creech Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)

Col. James Cluff, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, right, gives a coin to Anne Hathaway, left, during her visit Feb. 17, 2015 to Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Hathaway visited the base to gain a perspective of the remotely piloted aircraft mission in preparation for a role in a play. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay/Released)

Myth: RPA pilots are just gamers. Fact: Our Airmen are trained to be the best pilots in the world, regardless of aircraft. Our fully qualified aircrews consistently exceed expectations for both flight safety and operational effectiveness. Like pilots in manned aircraft RPA pilots are required to meet the same qualifications. New RPA pilots undergo a very intense training program before they fly operational missions. This training curriculum lasts approximately one year, and many current Air Force RPA pilots and trainers have already completed undergraduate pilot training in manned aircraft as well. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young)

2nd Lt. Paul Baker, 432nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight officer-in-charge, squat cleans during the CrossFit challenge on Feb. 3, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. These events, along with several others are being held for the closing of the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron. As part of the 99th GCTS closing they will receive the first Air Combat Command Security Forces Order of the Shield unit award on Feb. 6, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)

Staff Sgt. Julie Mauldin, a crew chief with the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, hugs her children after surprising them with an early homecoming from a deployment to Southwest Asia, Feb. 13, 2015 at the Shark Reef Aquarium in Las Vegas. As Mauldin surprised her family, aquarium patrons erupted in applause. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)

Tech. Sgt. Kasey Hollinger, 432nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, poses next to a self-generating nitrogen cart May 19, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The self-generating nitrogen cart is used to separate nitrogen from the oxygen in the air and compresses it to be used to inflate AGE and aircraft tires. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo/Released)

Members of the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit, left, celebrate after being announced the winners of the 2014 432nd Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Year competition during the 432nd MXG Maintenance Professional of the Year ceremony March 20, 2015, at the Aliante Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas. Reaper AMU is responsible for maintaining the MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft assigned to Creech Air Force Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, right, and his wife Betty Welsh, left, take a selfie with Master Sgt. Charlene Printz, 726th Operations Group NCO in charge of commanders support staff, after an all-call as part of the general's visit to Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, March 24, 2015. After the all-call Welsh and his wife, spoke and took photos with the men and women of Creech AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

Capt. Chad Hafermann, 799th Security Forces Squadron operations officer, calls the formation to attention during a retreat ceremony May 15, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. During National Police Week, security forces Airmen and local law enforcement personnel around the Air Force take part in various ceremonies to show their support for fallen law enforcement officials from across the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

Capt. Carlos, 15th Reconnaissance Squadron intelligence flight commander, makes an arrest during the security forces law enforcement challenge, May 12, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The challenge took place for National Police Week which is an annual observance to honor the service and sacrifice of civilian and military law enforcement member. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)

Considering the demands facing the RPA enterprise, Team Creech has formed their own human performance team to meet the needs of those supporting RPA operations at this one-of-a-kind deployed-in-place location. The team consists of an operational physiologist, an operational psychologist, operational medicine, and the Chaplin corps who together treat the five areas of wellness for all Creech Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay/Released)

An MQ- Reaper remotely piloted aircraft performs aerial maneuvers over Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 25, 2015. The MQ-9 Reaper is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft that is employed primarily as an intelligence-collection asset and secondarily against dynamic execution targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Cory D. Payne/Released)

(Left) Staff Sgt. Lloyd, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron MQ-1 Predator sensor operator and Capt. Benjamin, right, laugh while flying a remotely piloted air craft training sortie in support of Red Flag 15-3 at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada on July 23, 2015. The goal of participating in Red Flag exercises is to fully integrate RPAs into large force exercises, to include educating other major weapons systems communities on the RPA capabilities to enable mission essential support for war planners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay/Released)

Myth: RPAs are unmanned and require less manpower to operate. Fact: In order to support ISR missions around the world, every RPA CAP requires the dedication of nearly 200 Airmen in various capacities to maintain 24/7. 365 day vigilance. The pilot, with the help of the sensor operator, flies the RPA for the entire duration of the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay/Released)

A team of participants complete the 'bucket brigade' as part of the 5th annual Fire Muster Oct. 9, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Over 12 teams competed in the event, which aims to spread fire prevention awareness through a series of firefighter related challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

Tech. Sgt. David Yocom, 432nd Aircaft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew chief, guides in a bomb lift during the Load Crew of the Quarter competition Oct. 23, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The LCOQ competition is a friendly competition to increase readiness while also increasing morale at the same time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

An Airman hands a child a bean-bag during the 2015 Children's Halloween Party Oct. 30, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The event gave children the opportunity for a day of fun with their and other families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)

Members of the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron salute as the unit is presented with the Order of the Shield ceremony Feb. 6, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The 99th GCTS is the first unit to receive the award which recognizes individuals or ACC units who have made significant contribution to security, training, and ground defense of ACC installations, missions, personnel, and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

Airman 1st Class Kenneth Rogers, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, safety-wires an inert GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bomb on an MQ-9 Reaper during the 432nd Maintenance Group Load Crew of the Year competition Feb. 13, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. This year the teams were graded on loading four inert GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs on an MQ-9 Reaper in under 45 minutes while committing as few discrepancies as possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christian Clausen/Released)

Col. James Cluff, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gets sprayed by his wife and fellow Airmen following his final flight with the wing May 28th, 2015, on Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The tradition of fini-flights can trace its roots back to the U.S. Army Air Force days of World War II ear. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nadine Barclay/Released)