Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen, public affairs noncommissioned officer in charge assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing, center, is awarded the Wing's NCO of the Year award during the 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. Jacobsen joined U.S. Air Force Col. Trevor Merrell, left, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Capt. Timothy "Scott" Hayes Jr., an MQ-9 Reaper pilot assigned to the 22nd Attack Squadron, provides narration during the 432nd Wing 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. The ceremony honored candidates chosen for exemplifying what it means to be an Airman supporting the mission of the remotely piloted aircraft......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Airmen and civilians assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing assemble on stage after winning awards at the 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. Leadership emphasized that the awardees were selected not only for their technical proficiency but also for their commitment to mission-ready airman standards......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Col. Trevor Merrell, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, applauds after listing the wing's accomplishments during the 432nd Wing 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. Merrell presided over the ceremony, honoring the top-performing Hunters for their dedication to the remotely piloted aircraft mission.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing form to create a sabre team for the 432nd Wing 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. The 432nd Wing, based at Creech Air Force Base, operates the MQ-9 Reaper and provides 24/7 intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to combatant commands worldwide.......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
The Nellis Base Honor Guard presents the colors during the 432nd Wing 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. The ceremony recognized outstanding achievement across more than 15 categories, including Airman, noncommissioned officer and civilian of the year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel O'Shea)...
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Jamie L. Newman, Command Chief Master Sergeant of Air Mobility Command, and Chief Master Sgt. Mark Diehl, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing command chief, meet at the podium during the 432nd Wing 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. Newman was invited by the wing to serve as the ceremony's......
Photo by Staff Sgt. Ariel OShea | 432nd Wing | 02.20.2026
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Carrigan Owens, assigned to the 489th Attack Squadron, provides narration during the 432nd Wing 2025 Annual Awards ceremony at Aliante Casino and Hotel in North Las Vegas, Nevada, Jan. 20, 2026. The ceremony honored candidates chosen for exemplifying what it means to be an Airman supporting the mission of the remotely piloted aircraft enterprise. (U.S. Air Force......
