The 42nd Bomber Squadron poses for a group photo Dec. 25, 1940. The 42nd Bomber Squadron is one of the many names that the 42nd has held since its original activation in 1917. (U.S. Air Force courtesy photo)
Members of the 42nd Attack Squadron and 432nd Wing celebrate the 42nd ATKS during a dormancy ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, June 12, 2020. The 42nd ATKS “Death Dealers” were responsible for a number More
Then Capt. Ronnie, now Lt. Col., with the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, left, and his father, then Brig. Gen. Ronnie, now retired Lt. Gen., right, stand in front of the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing T More
Maj. Kevin Gambold, back, goes over the turn over check list to Capt. Trevor Laribee, front, during shift change Jan. 10. Gambold is an officer of the Royal Air Force which through a military personnel exchange More
An MQ-9 Reaper sits on a ramp in Afghanistan Sept. 31. The Reaper is launched, recovered and maintained at deployed locations, while being remotely operated by pilots and sensor operators at Creech Air Force Base, Nev.
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Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III addresses Airmen assigned to the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing during an all call at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Fo More
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III addresses airmen assigned to the 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing during an all call at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 14, 2013. (U.S. Air Fo More
Two hooks dangle below a CH-53E Super Stallion aboard Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Jan. 25. The hooks are used to connect large loads to the aircraft for external lifts allowing quick insertion without the need More
A dedicated crew chief prepares an MQ-1B remotely piloted aircraft for a training mission, May 13, 2013. The MQ-1B Predator is an armed, multi-mission, medium-altitude, long-endurance remotely piloted aircraft More
An MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft performs a "touch-and-go" while an MQ-1B Predator prepares for takeoff, May 13, 2013. Both aircraft are participating in routine training operations. Creech Air Force Ba More
Senior Master Sgt. James Robbins demonstrates proper building clearing procedures in an urban environment March 5, 2014, at Silver Flag Alpha, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron Range. Robbins is the superint More
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a high bomb burst manuever to end their demonstration during Indian Springs Appreciation Day March 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The annual event gives airmen More
Tech. Sgt. Chris and his daughter point at the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as they fly in front of the crowd during Indian Springs Appreciation Day March 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The annual eve More
A child from Mount Charleston Lundy Elementary School dances to music during Indian Springs Appreciation Day at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., March 11, 2014. The annual event gives airmen the opportunity to show More
Maj. Eric Deturk, left, 799th Security Forces Squadron commander and Chief Master Sgt. Steven Bohannon, 799th Air Base Group superintendent, tack on Master Sgt. Steven Cook, 799th Security Forces Squadron first More
Airman 1st Class Raymond Washington, 799th Security Forces Squadron patrol leader, peeks around the corner to assess the situation during a simulated active shooter scenario at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Marc More
Chief Master Sgt. Butch Brien (left), Col. James Chittenden, and Col. James Cluff flip a tire across a soccer field during the Warrior Challenge, hosted by the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron, April 11, 2014, More
Children attending the Creech hosted Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day, sit and watch a magic show April 24, 2014 on Creech Air Force Base, Nev. During the day’s events the Creech Airmen and Family Readin More
Tech. Sgt. Jason, 91st Attack Squadron sensor operator, flies a simulated training mission on an MQ-9 Reaper at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., May 8, 2014. The 91st ATKS was recently awarded the 2013 Grover Loeni More
Staff Sgt. Andrew, 432nd Maintenance Squadron ammunition accountability manager, zeroes in on a target during a dodge ball event May 12, 2014, as part of Police Week at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. National Poli More
Airmen from the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew inspect an AGM- 114 Hellfire missile loaded on an MQ-9 Reaper prior to launch at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. More
Staff Sgt. Daniel, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew member (left), and Staff Sgt. Nicholas, 432nd AMXS Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew chie More
Airmen with the 232nd Operations Squadron pose for a photo May 16, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 232nd OS activated in 2007 and provides training on techniques and procedures associated with new inno More
Master Sgt. Ruben Martinez, 799th Air Base Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of operations, runs under the moon during his 5:30 a.m. portion of a National Police Week 24-hour vigil run at Creech Air Fo More
Missy Cornish leads Creech Airmen in a warm-up workout during a Warrior Trained Fitness event May 16, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Cornish has led the Warrior Trained Fitness events since its inception More
Chloe Winterbottom and several children arm their water guns during the 2014 Creech Summer Bash event at Lone Mountain Park May 19, 2014. The Summer Bash is an annual Creech resiliency event promoting family, f More
After delivering their speeches Major Eric, left, 799th Security Forces Squadron commander and Reed look upon the Airmen in attendance of the Retreat ceremony May 15, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 79 More
Airman 1st Class Tyler Graham, 423nd Maintenance Squadron Aerospace Ground Equipment mechanic, sands the stickers of a 10 ton jack in preparation to be painted June 18, 2014 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. AGE i More
Leadership from the 432nd Wing and 799th Air Base Group awaits the arrival of Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., June 23, 2014. During her visits around the Air Force, More
An Airman “attacks” Airmen from other squadrons with a water gun during the inaugural combat dining-in on Creech Air Force Base, Nev., July 11, 2014. Participants brought water balloons and water guns and engag More
Military Working Dog Dak, looks out a truck in anticipation while his handler Staff Sgt. Joseph Nault, 799th Security Forces Squadron MWD trainer, checks his gear July 18, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. M More
Col. Richard Neal, 799th Air Base Group commander, addresses the participants of the Warrior Challenge Aug. 22, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Warrior Challenge is a bimonthly event as part of the Lif More
A student assigned to the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron picks up two M-69 practice grenades during the last iteration of the M-67 fragmentation grenade training class Aug. 30, 2014, at Silver Flag Alpha, More
Tech. Sgt. Syreeta Weems, 799th Force Support Squadron NCO in charge of career development, left, and Staff Sgt. Jennifer Obeng-Duro, 799th FSS NCO in charge of retirements/separations, review FY14 force manage More
Army 2nd Lt. Paul Baker, 432nd Maintenance Squadron maintenance flight officer-in-charge, displays his American pride while participating in the Team Red, White and Blue Coast-to-Coast relay race during the 9/1 More
Retired 2nd Lt. William Whitaker talks about his time as a prisoner of war during World War II to over 100 Airmen during a breakfast as part of POW/MIA Remembrance Week, Sept. 15, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base More
Maj. Timothy Casey, 432nd Maintenance Squadron commander, gives a speech after the squadron’s new aircraft metals technology section facility “ribbon” cutting Oct. 9, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The ne More
The 17th Reconnaissance Squadron team members aim a fire hose and try to knock down a target during a fire muster challenge at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Oct. 10, 2014. The Fourth Annual Creech AFB Fire Muste More
Victor, 5, left, and Teo, 3, sons of Tech. Sgt. Richard, 432nd Operations Support Squadron, play bean-bag toss at the first Team Creech Children’s Halloween Party Oct. 25, 2014, on Creech Air Force Base, Nevada More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work is escorted to an awaiting helicopter by 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Vice Commander Jim Chittenden after visiting Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nov. 4, 2014. (DOD p More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work listens as he is briefed on remotely piloted aircraft operations at Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nov. 4, 2014. Work has completed a two-day trip visiting military p More
Deputy Secretary of Defense Bob Work engages with a group of junior military officers at during a luncheon at Creech Air Force Base near Las Vegas, Nov. 4, 2014. (DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett/Released)
Staff Sgt. Alexisa Humphrey, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron independent duty medical technician, takes a selfie before Creech Air Force Base’s first-ever Community College of the Air Force graduation, whi More
Capt. Jennifer, 42nd Attack Squadron executive officer, meets with Kansas City Chiefs cheerleaders at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., to get autographs for her stepdaughter Nov. 21, 2014. Four of the team’s cheerl More
Airman 1st Class Einar, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, performs incline bench presses at the Predator Fitness Center Dec. 11, 2014, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The fitness center underwent $17 More
Maj. Ivy Madson, 99th Air Base Squadron optometry flight commander, uses a non-contact Tonometer to measure the eye pressure for Airman 1st Class Hunter, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron airman, Jan. 13, 2015, duri More
Airman 1st Class Hughkumar Malakar-Hernandez, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron Creech flight services center technician, checks a pilot tube to ensure the serial numbers, part numbers and other information mat More
The 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron members present the colors during an Air Combat Command Security Forces Order of the Shield ceremony Feb. 6, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th GCTS is the fi More
Airman 1st Class Kenneth Rogers, 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, left, and Staff Sgt. Jason Sandlin, 432nd AMXS weapons team chief, finish installing an inert GBU-12 Paveway II las More
Staff Sgt. Marion, 42nd Attack Squadron sensor operator, poses for a photo March 24, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Marion has been recognized by top Air Force leadership for constructing a device dubbed More
An MQ-1 Predator flies above the flight line during launch and recovery training at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Aircrew will fly the MQ-1 for the final time at Creech on March 9, 2018 before it is officially re More
Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Mark A. Welsh III, right, meets with 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing pilots before a roundtable sit-down during his visit to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., March 24, 2 More
Senior Airman Christopher, client service technician, prepares wiring for a new telephone line at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia March 30, 2015. Airmen of the Expeditionary Communication Squadron cli More
Tech. Sgt. Brian, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commanders action group NCO in charge, performs barbell curls April 13, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Having a regular fitness regimen is an effe More
Keimora, 3, daughter of Tech. Sgt. Nicholas, 18th Reconnaissance Squadron sensor operator, gets her face painted during a “Take Your Kid to Work Day” event April 23, 2015 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. During t More
Airmen of the 432nd Wing and 799th Air Base Group burst from the starting line during a 5K run April 24, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Sexual Assault Prevention & Response Office, Family Advocacy and More
Capt. David seeks out the chaplain for guidance where he learned about the other services of the human performance team. The HPT is unique to Creech Air Force Base, Nev., and is comprised of the chaplain corps, More
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Martin E. Dempsey and Col. Case Cunningham, 432nd Wing commander, talk at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 12, 2015. Creech Air Force Base is a command and control fa More
Airman 1st Class Deborah Clark, 799th Security Forces Squadron alarm monitor, checks base cameras for abnormal activities at the base defense operations center at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 2, 2015. The More
Airmen performing remotely piloted aircraft operations are dedicated to achieving the maximum impact on the battlefield have partnered with Air Force joint terminal attack controllers (JTAC), Air Force tactical More
Infantry Soldiers from Havoc Troop, 3rd Squadron, 3rd Cavalry Regiment sling 120 mm mortar rounds at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. “Brave Rifles” troopers coordinated their weapons with A-10 Thunderbolt II and F- More
Two teams compete in the finals of the 2015 Fire Muster Oct. 9, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The teams had to spray a barrel across a line to the other team's side to win. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airma More
Staff Sgt. Jalesa , 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing protocol technician, left, Tech. Sgt. Daniel, 432nd WG/432nd AEW noncommissioned officer in charge of protocol, center, and Airman 1st Class Raheem, 4 More
Chief Master Sgt. Paul Pohnert, 799th Air Base Group chief enlisted manager, addresses an integrated delivery system meeting Oct. 26, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The IDS is a cross-functional organizat More
Then Staff Sgt. Latoya, 30th Reconnaissance Squadron links manager, poses for a photo Oct. 26, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Latoya was recently promoted to Technical Sergeant under the Stripes for Excep More
Tech Sgt. Daren Detachment 13 operation location A instructor pulls bold to place landing gear back in place at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Nov. 6, 2015. Det 13 OL-A provides maintenance training to the MQ-1/9 More
An MQ-9 Reaper Extended Range (ER) sits in a hangar Nov. 17, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The Reaper ER can carry two external fuel tanks each holding 1,350 pounds of extra fuel allowing for a higher en More
Carl Lambert, helps his teammate, Kevin Searle, suit up for an exercise Nov. 24, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The exercise took place at the munitions storage area and included two simulated injuries an More
Senior Airman Nadja, 432nd Operations Support Squadron weather ops forecaster, explains the local weather Dec. 9, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Local weather supports the local flying training operati More
Children enjoy a bouncy house during the third annual Children's Holiday Party Dec. 12, 2015, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The event included many activities to bring Creech families together, improve morale More
Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, briefs Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Jan. 14, 2016, during his visit to Creech Air Force Base, Nev. During the all-call, Carlisle r More
The Reaper Aircraft Maintenance Unit weapons load crew team, left, and Tiger AMU weapons load crew team, right, prepare for the fourth quarter Load Crew of the Quarter competition Jan. 14, 2016, at Creech Air F More
Tech. Sgt. Richard, 799th Air Base Squadron NCO in charge of vehicle operations, performs "skaters" during the Warrior Trained Fitness event Jan. 25, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. The event was part o More
Chief Master Sgt. Michael Ditore, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expedtionary Wing command chief, right, cleans monitors with Senior Airman Robert, 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron ground control statio More
Senior Airman Joshua, 432nd Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman puts on a mask before sanding a panel for the MQ-1 Predator Feb. 18, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. (Photo by More
Master Sgt. Andrew 799th Security Forces Squadron first sergeant places Senior Airman Blake 799th SFS member a chokehold during a combatives class Feb. 19, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. Security Forces m More
An Airman stops to take a breath during a three-on-three basketball tournament Feb. 26, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. This was the second annual tournament at Creech AFB. (U.S. Air Force photo by Seni More
The 432nd Operations Support Squadron weather flight poses for a photo on the flightline Feb. 29, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The weather flight received its second consecutive Air Combat Command Weath More
Airman 1st Class Stuart, 432nd AMXS weapons load crew member, prepares for the 2015 Load Crew of the Year competition March 10, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Stuart was selected from Tiger Aircraft Ma More
Creech to open new full-time SAPR office By Airman 1st Class Kristan Campbell, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs / Published May 04, 2016 April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention M More
Senior Airman Megan and Senior Airman Dylon, Intelligence Formalized Training Unit (IFTU) instructors with the 432nd Operations Support Squadron, pose for a picture April 22nd, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, N More
Airman Andrew, 432nd Maintenance Squadron munitions flight crew member, performs maintenance on a computer control group in preparation for a bomb build April 27, 2016, at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. Col. Ca More
Tech. Sgt. Bryan, 432nd Maintenance Group technical order distribution office, get maintenance identification numbers from a 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Tiger Aircraft Maintenance Unit team May 3, 2016. More
A mural by Staff Sgt. Omar, 432nd Wing sensor operator in training, depicts an A-10 Thunderbolt providing close air support in 2014, at a deployed location. Omar was previously assigned to the 442nd Fighter Win More