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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute

Lt. Col. Nicholas, 15th Attack Squadron commander, and Senior Master Sgt. Westley, 15th ATKS superintendent, fly the last MQ-1 Predator combat line, March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen have operated the MQ-1 for more than 20 years and provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capabilities to the fight 24/7/365 across multiple areas of responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute

Lt. Col. Nicholas, 15th Attack Squadron commander, Senior Master Sgt. Westley, 15th ATKS superintendent, and Lt. Col. Erik, former 15th ATKS commander, celebrate the MQ-1 Predator’s last combat line March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The final MQ-1 Predator combat line was flown in an undisclosed area of responsibility by Airmen of the 15th ATKS during the official MQ-1 retirement ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute

Col. Joseph, 432nd Operations Group commander and Lt. Col. Nicholas, 15th Attack Squadron commander case the 15th Expeditionary ATKS guidon March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The final MQ-1 Predator combat line was flown in an undisclosed area of responsibility by Airmen of the 15th ATKS during the official MQ-1 retirement ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute

Col. Joseph, 432nd Operations Group commander and Lt. Col. Nicholas, 15th Attack Squadron commander pose for a photo after casing the 15th ATKS guidon March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The final MQ-1 Predator combat line was flown in an undisclosed area of responsibility by Airmen of the 15th ATKS during the official MQ-1 retirement ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute

An MQ-1 Predator taxis on the runway March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Today, the MQ-1 took flight for the last time at Creech, marking its retirement and the transition to an all MQ-9 Reaper force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: The final salute

An MQ-1 Predator receives a water salute to commemorate its time in service and capabilities provided to combatant commanders and troops on the ground March 9, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen have operated the MQ-1 for more than 20 years and provided intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance and strike capabilities to the fight 24/7/365 across multiple areas of responsibilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: Combat RPAs bring the future faster

An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission, Feb. 14, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen were able to seamlessly transition between platforms, which prevented a loss of MQ-9 capabilities for combatant commanders. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: Combat RPAs bring the future faster

Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron performed post-flight checks on an MQ-1 Predator, Feb. 16, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew flew one of its last local sorties before the official retirement scheduled for March 9, 2018, at Creech. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: Combat RPAs bring the future faster

An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission, Feb. 14, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing are transitioning to support an all MQ-9 force by the end of 2018. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator, A commander’s farewell

432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron maintainers stand in front of an MQ-1 Predator May, 5, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Predator is an armed multi-role Remotely Piloted Aircraft supporting combatant commander's downrange with persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.)

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RPA Wing celebrates 75 years of accomplishment

Wing leadership and Airmen of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing stand in formation for their historical wing photo, Feb. 5, 2018 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The unit celebrated its 75th anniversary and the many achievements the wing accomplished throughout its history, Feb. 22, 2018 at Creech.

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Airman 1st Class Chase and Senior Airman Nathan, both avionics specialists assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, remove the Primary Control Module from an MQ-1 Predator, which is its central point of processing for all aircraft functions Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Airmen with the 432nd Maintenance Group demilitarized a few MQ-1s in their inventory before they were dispersed to England where they’ll be displayed in museums. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Airman 1st Class Chase, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist works on an MQ-1 Predator during its demilitarization Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. As a standard practice, Airmen retain all salvageable parts during the process in an effort to save U.S. tax dollars and ensure the aircraft is safe for public display. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Airman 1st Class Chase, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron avionics specialist installs the Multi-Spectral Targeting System trailing fairing during the demilitarization process of an MQ-1 Predator Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Two MQ-1s were recently transported from Creech to two museums overseas where they will be used in historical aviation exhibits. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

Senior Airman Nathan and Airman 1st Class Chase, avionics specialists assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron remove an antenna during the MQ-1 Predator demilitarization process Nov. 30, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. This MQ-1 was one of two Predators that were demilitarized and sent to England to serve as a museum display and symbolizes the ties the U.S. Air Force has with our coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

An Airman assigned to the 432nd Maintenance Squadron performs post-flight checks on an MQ-1 Predator Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 served as a premier Remotely Piloted Aircraft for combatant commanders and coalition partners for more than 20 years and is scheduled to officially retire March 9, 2018, at Creech AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: MQ-9 Reaper meets demand

An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line after an aircrew flew one of the last MQ-1 local training sorties Feb. 2, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The MQ-1 was active for more than 20 years and evolved from a pure intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform to later include persistent attack capabilities during that time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: A history of innovation

An MQ-1 Predator sits on the flight line Dec. 8, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Predator started as an RQ-1 in the late 1990s, providing only reconnaissance capabilities until the early 2000s, when it was equipped with two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles and designated as a multirole asset. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

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Sun setting the MQ-1 Predator: A history of innovation

An MQ-1 Predator flies above the flight line during launch and recovery training at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew will fly the MQ-1 for the final time at Creech on March 9, 2018 before it is officially retired from the Air Force inventory. (U.S. Air Force photo by SMSgt Cecilio Ricardo)

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Doolittle legacy honored, RPA aviators continue to deliver justice

Ms. Jonna Doolittle Hoppes, executive director of the Doolittle Foundation and granddaughter of Gen. James “Jimmy” Doolittle, and retired Lt. Gen. Christopher Miller, president of the Air Force Historical Foundation, present the General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle award to Col. Julian Cheater on behalf of the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Jan. 18, 2018, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The General James H. “Jimmy” Doolittle award is presented to units who display gallantry, determination, espirit de corps and superior management of joint operations in accomplishing its mission under difficult and hazardous conditions in multiple conflicts. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman James Thompson)

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