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Nov. 3, 2023
Around the Air Force: NJ Air National Guard in the Middle East, Sharing Flight Data, Gaming Tactics

In this week’s look around the Air Force, the 119th EFS is in the USCENTCOM AOR to help deter aggression in the region, AFWERX agrees to share flight test data with the FAA, and gamers are helping to develop combat tactics through a unique event. (Hosted by Staff Sgt. Stephani Barge)
Oct. 27, 2023
Around the Air Force: AFFORGEN Deployers, MQ-9s in Kadena, Ask an MTI

In this week’s look around the Air Force, units start deploying under the new Air Force Force Generation model, MQ-9 Reapers relocate to Kadena Air Base, Japan, and recruits can ask questions of Military Training Instructors online before attending basic training.
Jan. 7, 2022
AF Year in Photos

This year's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This annual feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
July 15, 2021
MQ-9 Agile Combat Employment: A big step closer to reality

The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron proved the MQ-9 Reaper’s Automatic Takeoff and Landing Capability (ATLC) is ready as of July 8, enabling crews to divert to airfields without traditional launch and recovery infrastructure or personnel.
Jan. 6, 2020
432nd Wing/432nd AEW brings Reaper airpower into new decade

In early 2009, a recently reactivated combat unit, now named the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, achieved the mark of 500,000 hours of combat, for a relatively new form of airpower, known as remotely piloted aircraft.
Dec. 18, 2019
Wilson honors 2018 O’Malley Award recipients

Brig. Gen. Julian Cheater and his wife, Camila Cheater, stood out among the 147 highly-selective wing command teams across the operational Air Force in their selection for the 2018 O'Malley Award.
Oct. 19, 2019
Separated, not detached: 20th ATKS Airmen critical to mission

The 432nd Wing and 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing is based out of Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, however, its Airmen and their contributions to the MQ-9 Reaper mission are not bound to one installation.
July 29, 2015
Creech Airmen showcase RPA at Canadian air show

The MQ-1 Predator made its debut in Canada among 30,000 Alberta locals in Lethbridge July 23-25. It's the second time it was showcased at an international air show.
May 30, 2015
Creech Airman resurrects AGE equipment, saves AF thousands

With the phrase "do more with less" in the forefront of the minds of today's Airmen, the obligation to save money is still a top priority.For Tech. Sgt. Kasey Hollinger, a 432nd Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment craftsman, it was this priority that inspired him to try and complete the
July 7, 2014
Airmen on the hunt: RPA crews test skills during competition

Airmen from 17 different squadrons participated in the third annual 432nd Wing Hunt here, June 27- July 2.
June 9, 2014
RPA community launches 65th combat air patrol

The Remotely Piloted Aircraft enterprise reached new heights as the community pulled together to launch the 65th combat air patrol, or CAP, on May 28.
May 27, 2014
Combat Hammer 2014: Boosting RPA strike proficiency

Airmen from the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing and the air-to-ground weapons system evaluation program, or WSEP, team participated in the 2014 Combat Hammer exercise May 12-15, to operationally assess and evaluate the reliability, maintainability, suitability, and accuracy of remotely

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