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432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Airmen pose in front of an MQ-9 Reaper underneath a Nevada sunset.

Nov. 25, 2019

MQ-9 Reaper, aircrew: Protectors from Nevada

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The MQ-9 Reaper and its aircrew pose for photos underneath a Nevada sunset.

An MQ-9 Reaper flies through the skies over Aviation Nation, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16, 2019. This was the first time an MQ-9 Reaper has ever flown at Aviation Nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)

Nov. 22, 2019

MQ-9 Reaper makes debut flyby at Aviation Nation

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — The 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing made history by performing their first Aviation Nation MQ-9 Reaper flybys, and munitions load demonstrations, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16-17.

432nd Maintenance Group weapons Airmen stand at parade rest prior to a load competition, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 19, 2019. The competition consists of uniform and tool kit inspections, a 25-question written test and a specific weapons configuration for them to carry out. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Rio Rosado)

Sept. 10, 2019

Weapons Load Competition boosts pride, precision

CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — 432nd Maintenance Group weapons Airmen are trained to load and prepare one of the most demanded Air Force assets with weaponry to ensure the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing maintain dominan and persistent attack.

Maintainers with the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow a U.S. Air Force MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft into position for an engine test prior to Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019. Reaper’s are maintained, launched and recovered from deployed locations, but are remotely operated from bases in the United States during ISR operations around the world. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Mason, tail number obscured for operational security)

Aug. 19, 2019

Eye in the sky: Prepping the MQ-9 Reaper

ALI AL SALEM AIR BASE, Kuwait — Maintainers from the 386th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare an MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle for Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) operations at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 23, 2019.

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, Nev. — 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.

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