The illustrious history of the 432d “Hunters” began with the activation of the 432d Observation Group on Feb. 22, 1943, at Alachua Army Air Field, Fla., to train cadres for new groups and squadrons as the nation continued to prepare forces for war.

The 432nd Wing is a United States Air Force unit assigned to Air Combat Command at Creech Air Force Base near Indian Springs, Nevada. It flies General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper and RQ-170 Sentinel Unmanned aerial vehicles.

The 432nd Operations Group employs remotely piloted aircraft in 24/7/365 Combat Air Patrols in support of combatant commander needs and deploys combat support forces worldwide.

May 21, 2021 · Hunters welcome new 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander Col. Eric Schmidt, incoming 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, gives his remarks during the Wing change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, May 20, 2021.

Jan 6, 2020 · 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 (RPA).

Jun 2, 2008 · CREECH AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. (ACCNS) -- The 432nd Wing here was designated an air expeditionary wing according to orders issued by Air Combat Command earlier this month. The wing remains the Air Force's primary training installation for unmanned aircraft systems pilots, sensor operators and maintenance personnel.

Members of the 432nd Wing participate in an Excellence in Competition shooting event at the Combat Arms Training and Maintenance outdoor firing... This is the 432nd Wing. The 432nd Wing/432nd Air...

Supported by the 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, the unit flew sorties to the Utah Test and Training Range over two weeks, deploying 32 munitions worth over $2 million. With a 94% Valid Employment Rate—the highest recorded for an MQ-9 unit—they earned praise from WSEP evaluators for their professionalism and safety. This.

Oct 7, 2013 · The U.S. Air Force's first Remotely Piloted Aircraft wing, the 432nd WG/432nd AEW, was equipped [as of 2013] with more than 100 MQ-1 Predator and MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aircraft, in its mission to...

Jul 17, 2023 · Maj. General Michael Koscheski, Fifteenth Air Force commander, presents the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing guidon to Col. Nicholas Pederson, incoming 432nd WG/432nd AEW commander, during the change of command ceremony at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, July 14, 2023.