News

April 24, 2025
432nd Force Support Squadron Activates, Enhancing Morale and Mission Support at Creech AFB

In a momentous shift that enhances the identity, capabilities, and mission support of base services, the 432nd Force Support Squadron has officially transitioned from a unit to a full-fledged squadron. This transition places the squadron directly under the Mission Support Group. The activation
April 24, 2025
432nd Communication Unit becomes 432nd Communication Squadron

The 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing has seen a lot of changes throughout its history since it first activated in 1943 as the 432nd Observation Group. It has seen the deactivation, reactivation and creation of entire squadrons throughout the decades. On April 23, 2025, the 432nd Communication
April 3, 2025
482 ATKS Change of Command

Members assigned to the 482nd Attack Squadron render a first salute to the incoming squadron commander during the 482nd ATKS change of command ceremony at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Mar. 28, 2025. Lt. Col. Christopher Lyells is the fifth commander for the 482nd ATKS, which provides 24/7/365 MQ-9
March 11, 2025
“Software Roadshow” paves way for MQ-9 modernization, enhances readiness

To showcase these adaptive advancements, the 25th Attack Group conducted a two-day, total-force integrated “Software Roadshow” at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Feb. 7, 2025, showcasing new software updates improving the automated takeoff and landing capabilities of the MQ-9 Reaper.
March 6, 2025
Creech Firefighters awarded for lifesaving response

The call came in while Station Chief Christopher Padilla, Capt. Sean Conely, Lt. Joshua Valdes, Christopher Ambrogio and lastly Lt. Carl Lambert, 432nd Mission Support Group, were on shift. The call on Aug. 20, 2024 was for a fentanyl overdose where the patient had been rendered unconscious.
March 5, 2025
482nd Attack Squadron certifies for combat following Red Flag and Bamboo Eagle 25-1

More than 60 Warriors from the 482d Attack Squadron participated in Red Flag 25-1 from Jan. 21 to Feb. 7 and Bamboo Eagle 25-1 Feb. 8 to 13 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. and Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, Calif.
Feb. 21, 2025
Refining ACE concepts; 432d AMXS conducts Bamboo Eagle training exercise

To hone in on Creech Air Force Base’s ability to practice Agile Combat Employment, the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron dispatched a small team to the Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake in California to replicate a deployed contingency location alongside multiple MQ-9 Reapers.
Jan. 29, 2025
Air Force Standards Update - Tabs

CSAF Gen. David Allvin explains policy updates on duty identifier tabs.
Jan. 29, 2025
Air Force Standards Update - Shaving Waivers

Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John DeGoes explains policy updates on shaving waivers.
Dec. 12, 2024
3D Printing Revolutionizes MQ-9 Maintenance Training at Creech AFB

The 432nd Wing is treading into new territory by using 3D printing to transform maintenance training for the MQ-9 Reaper, advancing the direction of remotely piloted aircraft more towards the Air Force’s recent innovation objectives.