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Dec. 16, 2025
18X hits major milestone: Command Pilot rating

In 1913, the first two military aviation badges, silver wings, were issued to members of the U.S. Army Air Corps. As time went on, pilots of all airframes have been awarded their silver wings and given the rating of pilot, senior pilot and command pilot. Since then, the Air Force has grown rapidly
July 17, 2023
Hunters welcome new 432nd Wing/432nd AEW commander

The 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing held a change of command ceremony here, bidding farewell to Col. Eric Schmidt as its commander, and welcoming Col. Nicholas Pederson, July 14, 2023.
April 27, 2021
Creech SAPR team hosts SAAPM barbecue

The Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) team gathers during their Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) cookout at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, April 15, 2021. Organizations from around base passed out items like mousepads, coffee mugs, and masks with their contact
Feb. 8, 2021
25th OSS reorganizes, innovates for improved combat airpower support

When Lt. Col. Kaly took command of the 25th Operations Support Squadron, she realized the traditional structure of an Operations Support Squadron did not fit the mold of the 25th Attack Group mission that requires access to 24/7 operations support.
Dec. 1, 2020
20th ATKS honored at General Atomics RPA Squadron of the Year Banquet

Members of the 20th Attack Squadron receive the General Atomics Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron of the Year trophy in Warrensburg, Missouri, Nov. 20, 2020. 20th ATKS leadership gathered with guests from General Atomics for the presentation of the trophy. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class
Oct. 20, 2020
DoD activates MQ-9s for imagery support in wildland fire fighting

Airmen at the 432nd Wing recently participated in Department of Defense support efforts to fight the California wildland fires.
Aug. 27, 2020
There for you: Creech Chaplains put the RST in ‘Present’

Your Creech AFB religious support team (RST) is everywhere, all the time.
July 9, 2020
One Team: Nellis leadership gets inside look at Creech RPA enterprise

Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Col. Jack Gardner, 99th ABW vice commander,attend their first immersion tour of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 8, 2020. They toured many facilities throughout their visit including the flight simulators, the Creech Medical Clinic, and the new
June 5, 2020
Justice for all: Courtroom open for business

The 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing’s office of the Staff Judge Advocate opened the doors to the first dedicated military courtroom for Creech Air Force Base, May 27, 2020.
May 29, 2020
The Night Shift: Airmen Maintain Night Operations during pandemic

An MQ-9 Reaper is parked under a sunshade as twilight occurs at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 8, 2020. The Reaper mission operates 24/7 each day in order to support combatant commanders in different locations around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Omari Bernard)