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Staff Sgt. John, 799th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler (MWD) and MWD Toby take a break after successfully detecting contraband during a training exercise May 11, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)


Armed Forces Day: a tribute to those who serve

Staff Sgt. John, 799th Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler (MWD) and MWD Toby take a break after successfully detecting contraband during a training exercise May 11, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. On August 31, 1949, Secretary of Defense Louis Johnson announced the creation of an Armed Forces Day to replace separate Army, Navy, Marine Corps and Air Force Days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Adarius Petty/Released)

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An Airman assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit loads a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition during a weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions are composed of a written test, tool kit evaluation, and a weapons load where safety procedures and time are closely monitored. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit coordinate to load a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition during a weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Weapons load competitions help build camaraderie and highlight the load crew’s capabilities to load munitions safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
An Airman delivers opening remarks before the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s quarterly weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Creech has held these competitions for its remotely piloted aircraft load crews since 2009 to help boost unit morale and highlight the team’s capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
An Airman assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit celebrates with audience members after winning the weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 432nd Wing set programs such as chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives training in place to prepare MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper aircrews to win a fight in any condition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit don their masks before a weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives gear covers and protects as much of the body as possible in the event of chemical or biological warfare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
An Airman assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit prepares to load a GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition during a weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. This was the first weapons load that required participants to wear full chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives gear in more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman James Thompson)
Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/Air Expeditionary Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Auger, 432nd WG/AEW command chief, stand with the winners of the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron load crew of the quarter competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. This quarter, participants wore full chemical suits while performing the mandatory tasks for their aircraft during the competition. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit perform final chemical gear checks before a weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Maintenance Airmen pride themselves on staying mission ready and hosted their first weapons load competition dressed in full chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives gear in more than three years. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Reaper and Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Units wait for competition results after a weapons load competition Dec. 8, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Teams from the Tiger and Reaper AMUs compete against one another every quarter to maintain efficiency and earn the Load Crew of the Quarter title. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Haley Stevens)
Col. Julian Cheater, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Chief Master Sgt. Jaime Auger, 432nd WG/432nd AEW command chief, and members of the Creech Human Performance Team, presented holiday gifts to representatives from Indian Springs, Dec. 18, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The donated gifts go to aid more than 30 families living below the poverty line. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Clausen)
The winter holidays bring family fun, festivities, and traditions, but also brings extra safety precautions to take into consideration. Visit the Centers for Disease Control’s Winter Weather website for more information on winter safety tips https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/winter/index.html. (Courtesy Photo)
A child turns the Christmas tree lights on during the first tree-lighting ceremony Dec. 2, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The tree stands almost 20 feet tall and is the base’s first live Christmas tree. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Clausen)