• Think force protection: Beware of the dry run

     If your commander directed you to participate in a parade tomorrow, would you know exactly what you'd do or where you'd go? You'd probably need some practice. When terrorists get ready to attack, they never just go out and do it: they need practice. Sometimes, they'll use their real-world equipment

  • Thoughts on September 11th

    Eight years ago, the world was a different place. Families would gather around the airport gate to welcome their loved ones home. Celebrities, crime, and the usual politics dominated the media coverage. The words "terrorism," "jihad," "fatwa," and "al-Qaida" were not in anyone's daily vocabulary.

  • 432d Maintenance Squadron celebrates its first year at Creech

    One year ago, on Aug. 22, 2008, our 432d Maintenance Squadron officially began performing maintenance operations services for the MQ-1B Predator, MQ-9 Reaper and their ground control stations. Our mission as the 432 MXS is to perform on and off-equipment maintenance and maintenance operations

  • Hunter 1 discusses priorities

    CREECH AFB, Nev. - A little over a month ago, I accepted command of the 432d Wing and realized I was about to embark on an incredible journey. I come from a proud military family. My grandfather served in the Navy, my father served in the Air Force, my wife is active duty Air Force, and with more

  • Hunter 1 Departs

    Over two years ago, when Lt Gen Norman Seip, 12 AF commander, called with an exciting opportunity to stand up a wing from scratch, I knew we were about to begin an important journey with some of the finest Airmen the Air Force has to offer. Being designated the first Unmanned Aircraft Systems Wing

  • Hunters continue to provide support to warriors in OIF, OEF

    Only four months into the New Year, we've continued to put forth our best efforts and the end results have spoken volumes. The success we've had has resulted in a higher demand for what we do. As operations in Afghanistan and Iraq continue, so does the need for providing real-time reconnaissance,

  • Victory through knowledge and valor

    With the arrival of the 432d Wing's 66th birthday, on Feb. 22nd, each member of the Hunters team has an opportunity to reflect more fully on the unit's distinguished history and the rich and enduring legacy that is their inheritance. The 432d has a remarkable record of accomplishments, from days

  • Winning the War on Terror with old ideas

    "We stand today on the edge of a new frontier--the frontier of the 1960's-a frontier of unknown opportunities and perils--a frontier of unfulfilled hopes and threats." John F. Kennedy, Acceptance Speech, 1960 As an avid non-fiction reader and student of history, I'm always thrilled when I have the