Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Creech Air Force Base, Nevada ~ 30 JULY 2013
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 07/29/2013 5:55:29 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Creech Air Force Base, Nevada

Creech Air Force Base, formerly known as Indian Springs Air Force Auxiliary Field, is a United States Air Force base located one mile north of the central business district of Indian Springs, in Clark County, Nevada, United States. It is about 35 miles northwest of Las Vegas and 45 miles northwest of Nellis Air Force Base. It is named in honor of General Wilbur L. “Bill” Creech, known as the "Father of the Thunderbirds".

The host unit is the 432d Wing, which has six operational squadrons, one maintenance squadron, and MQ-9 Reapers and MQ-1 Predators.

Along with being the aerial demonstration training site for the Thunderbirds, the base plays a major role in the ongoing War on Terror. The base is home to the MQ-1 Predator unmanned aerial vehicle which is used regularly in Afghanistan and Iraq. The base is also home to the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Battlelab.


Creech Air Force Base, Nev., is the home to the "Hunters" of the 432d Wing and 432d Air Expeditionary Wing, and the Joint Unmanned Aircraft System Center of Excellence. The base also hosts the operations of the 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron, 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron, and 98th Southern Ranges Support Squadron. 

The shifting of a global remotely piloted aviation mission to Creech AFB to include aircrew training, and the supporting, directing, and coordination of combat sorties halfway across the world has continued to the present. On November 9, 2006, the Air Force activated the 42d Attack Squadron at Creech to operate the next stage in remotely piloted aircraft development, the MQ-9 Reaper.

The service also provided for direct leadership of these missions on May 1, 2007, with the activation of the 432d Wing at Creech. Finally, the full spectrum of these operations was formally recognized when the 432d Air Expeditionary Wing was activated at Creech on May 15, 2008.

The 432d Wing, 432d Air Expeditionary Wing "Hunters" consists of combat-ready Airmen who fly remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in direct support to the joint forces warfighter. The RPA systems provide real-time reconnaissance, surveillance, and precision attack against fixed and time-critical targets. The Hunters conduct RPA initial qualification training for aircrew, intelligence, weather, and maintenance personnel.

Learn More About Creech Air Force Base HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; troopsupport
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-76 next last
To: blackie; E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; ...



41 posted on 07/30/2013 2:14:47 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: All
Good afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?


42 posted on 07/30/2013 2:17:01 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


43 posted on 07/30/2013 2:18:18 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 40 | View Replies]

To: Rembrandt
Welcome to the Canteen, Rembrandt.....

Hall of Heroes: George E "Bud" Day

He was, indeed, a great hero. RIP

44 posted on 07/30/2013 2:25:14 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 30 | View Replies]

To: left that other site
Lynn-Dah loves my chicken Soup, but spits out the ORGANIC Carrots.

Smart dog!

45 posted on 07/30/2013 2:27:31 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 19 | View Replies]

To: SkyDancer

46 posted on 07/30/2013 2:29:07 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 18 | View Replies]

To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning, Arrowhead...((HUGS))...hope you stay below 100.


47 posted on 07/30/2013 2:30:36 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 9 | View Replies]

To: laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; ..

Road Trip Time!

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families.

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Hmm, Nevada, guess I need to pack a lot of money.
And a lot of sunscreen.

DC Metroland Weather

~ Today...Sunny to partly cloudy. High 84F.
Winds light and variable.

~ Tonight...Partly cloudy. Low 67F.
Winds light and variable.

Another beautiful morning.
Going to go out for my morning walk.
I'll be back shortly, so don't go anywhere yet.


Please stay.

Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

O P E N

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes,
conversation,
silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM


BIBER, GERALD MACK
4/22/1961
KIA
Laos

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.


48 posted on 07/30/2013 3:56:36 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun

mine!!


49 posted on 07/30/2013 3:56:58 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun

mine!!


50 posted on 07/30/2013 3:56:59 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun

mine!!


51 posted on 07/30/2013 3:56:59 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun
Tuesday Morning, Coffee Bump.

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How's it going?

52 posted on 07/30/2013 4:12:16 AM PDT by E.G.C.
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...











Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. Our forecast high is 102º today. The "dog days of summer" are here.





53 posted on 07/30/2013 4:57:36 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 41 | View Replies]

To: E.G.C.

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well. Had a nice, long walk and now falling behind on work. LOL

Howz it out your way? Still expecting rain?


54 posted on 07/30/2013 5:49:07 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 52 | View Replies]

To: Arrowhead1952

Nooooooo! Not 102...please keep it to yourself...me don’t want none of that here.

Hope you manage to stay cool anyway.

((HUGS)) dear


55 posted on 07/30/2013 5:52:55 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 53 | View Replies]

To: Kathy in Alaska

yoo hoo, Ma? Are you awake yet?
Wishing you a Terrific Tuesday. ((HUGS))

56 posted on 07/30/2013 5:54:57 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 55 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun
Morning Beachie!!

It's my Friday today, Woo-Hoo, gonna hang out with sonboy for a few days.

The weather has cooled down enough to be pleasent.

Catch-up with you next week!

57 posted on 07/30/2013 6:03:16 AM PDT by PROCON (Never underestimate the power of low information voters in large numbers.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 48 | View Replies]

To: PROCON

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))

Son-boy is in town! Hope you two have a wonderful visit. If you go to the beach, please stick your toe in the water for me.

See ya next week.


58 posted on 07/30/2013 6:06:57 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 57 | View Replies]

To: beachn4fun

Good morning and (((HUGS))). Expecting triple digits all week here.


59 posted on 07/30/2013 6:09:08 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 55 | View Replies]

To: Arrowhead1952

UGH! I feel for you.


60 posted on 07/30/2013 6:09:28 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Face it - an aging body is not pretty...no matter how many times you tack it up.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 59 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first previous 1-2021-4041-6061-76 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson