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Col. Scott, 432nd Maintenance Group Commander, cuts the ribbon at the Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 29, 2019. Prior to this grand opening, all Airmen were tasked with getting their tools from the Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rio Rosado)

Aug. 8, 2019

Tiger Airmen celebrate Maintenance Support Section Grand Opening

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nevada — 432nd Maintenance Group Airmen celebrated the opening of a revitalized Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit support section, July 29, 2019.

Aircrew assigned to the 432nd Wing at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, pose for a photo during the Joint Base Andrews 2019 Air and Space Expo at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, May 11, 2019. The aircrew is made up of a commissioned pilot in command of the aircraft during all phases of flight and an enlisted aviator sensor operator responsible for operating the aircraft’s Multi-Spectral Targeting System. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Annabel Monroe)

May 13, 2019

MQ-9 Reaper joins Legends in Flight at Joint Base Andrews

Joint Base Andrews, Md. — Joint Base Andrews, Md. — Representing the past, present and future of United States Air Force air power, the MQ-9 Reaper was featured at the Joint Base Andrews 2019 Air and Space Expo, May 10-12, 2019.

(U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kindra Stewart)

March 28, 2019

Holloman hosts air-to-ground integration exercise

HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. — Holloman hosted combat rescue officers from the 351st Special Warfare Training Squadron at Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, March 12-14, 2019.

Lt. Col. Hector, 732nd Operations Support Squadron commander, assumes command of the 732nd OSS from Col. Christopher, 732nd Operations Group commander at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 23, 2019. The new unit, dubbed the “Archers,” will provide the support required for the MQ-9 Reaper attack squadrons within the 732nd OG to seamlessly execute their persistent attack and reconnaissance missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

Feb. 1, 2019

732nd OSS activates, sets RPA group up for success

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 732nd Operations Support Squadron activated during an assumption of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Jan. 23, 2019. The new unit, dubbed the “Archers,” will provide the support required for the MQ-9 Reaper attack squadrons within the 732nd Operations Group to seamlessly execute their persistent attack and reconnaissance missions.

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)

March 2, 2018

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

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — As the official retirement of the MQ-1 Predator approaches, many people reflect on the new and innovative capabilities it provided on the battlefield over its tenure. Its shift from an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance aircraft to a multi-role platform, further shaped the outlook of senior leaders and combatant commanders alike. The MQ-1 revolutionized the Air Force’s use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft in dynamic situations, inevitably paving the way for an all MQ-9 Reaper force.

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)

Dec. 21, 2017

432nd Wing: Any time, any place, any condition

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The Airmen assigned to the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron pride themselves on staying mission ready and recently hosted their first weapons load competition dressed in full chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosives gear in more than three years December 8, 2017, at Creech. Like most Air Force maintenance units that use weapons load competitions to boost unit morale and highlight the team’s capabilities, Creech has held these competitions for its remotely piloted aircraft load crews since 2009. The event is composed of assessments such as a written test, tool kit evaluation, and a weapons load where safety procedures and time are closely monitored.

An MQ-9 Reaper flies a training mission Oct. 18, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. MQ-9 and MQ-1 Predator aircrews helped liberate Raqqah, Syria, from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s control in early October. ISIS used the city as its capital for terrorist operations since January 2014. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

Dec. 4, 2017

Raqqah liberated: Combat RPAs in the fight

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — U.S. forces, coalition partners and Syrian Democratic Forces liberated Raqqah, Syria from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria’s control in early October. ISIS used the city as its capital for terrorist operations since January 2014. Combat remotely piloted aircraft such as the MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper were heavily integrated during combat operations to liberate the city. RPA aircrews tirelessly flew more than 44,000 hours and employed approximately 20 percent of the coalition strike effort.

As MQ-1 Predators phase out, the Air Force’s newest Block 5 MQ-9 Reapers are assuming responsibilities in combat areas to satisfy the need for uninterrupted persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities.

Oct. 6, 2017

Upgraded MQ-9s continue to deploy downrange

CREEECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — As MQ-1 Predators transition from the Air Force’s active-duty aircraft inventory, they are being replaced downrange by the newly upgraded “Block 5” MQ-9 Reapers. This enables combatant commanders’ uninterrupted persistent attack and reconnaissance capabilities. The recent upgrades include updated software and increased flight range. Airmen at Creech AFB are working to make the transition a smooth one as they continue overseeing the shipment process for a total of 16 Block 5s which will be delivered to various areas of responsibility.

An MQ-9 Reaper stands ready to provide warfighters with persistent attack and reconnaissance to the U.S. and joint coalition partners. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman First Class Adarius Petty)

July 31, 2017

Red Flag 17-3 integrates MQ-9 Reaper

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. – MQ-9 Reaper aircrews from the 732nd Operations Group stationed at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., participated in Red Flag 17-3 from July 10-28, 2017 at Nellis AFB, Nev. During this Red Flag, the MQ-9 crews aimed to prove the Reaper’s multi-role capabilities and train over new and evolving tactics.

Tech. Sgt. Christopher, 867th Attack Squadron MQ-9 Reaper sensor operator, shares a laugh with spectators of the Wings Over Solano air show May 6, 2017, at Travis Air Force Base, Calif. Interacting with spectators gave MQ-9 crews the opportunity to dispel myths, provide information and explain the reaper mission. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Christian Clausen)

May 9, 2017

MQ-9 model heads west to Travis AFB

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Eleven aircrew, intelligence and maintenance Airmen from Creech AFB, showcased the MQ-9 Reaper at the Wings Over Solano air show May 6-7, 2017, at Travis AFB, Calif., making it the first time the MQ-9 model has been to the West Coast. During the airshow, Creech Airmen spoke with thousands of attendees to provide information about the Reaper enterprise.

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