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SecAF visits Nellis, Airmen innovation showcased
Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Miranda Loera While on base, Barrett received a brief- their unique contributions. According to
Maj. Gen. Charles Corcoran (far left), the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, ing on the 57th Wing’s advanced training Corcoran, “Resources such as the data lab and
introduces the Quick Reaction Instrumentation Package to Secretary of the Air programs from the Commander, Brig. Gen. VTTC, in combination with the C2 efforts
Force Barbara Barrett, during a visit at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 10, 2020. Michael Drowley.
Barrett’s conversations with Nellis leaders focused on the base’s role in agile
software development, operational training and test infrastructure.
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Creech shares mission, hunger for evolution with SecAF
by Master Sgt. Terri Barriere Range to the VTTC, don’t exist anywhere by Airman 1st William Rio Rosado for enlisted Airmen, each session geared
Nellis AFB, Nev. else in the world,” said Drowley. “Since her Creech AFB, Nev. toward identifying and discussing areas
first day in office, Secretary Barrett has been of improvement in Air Force regulations
Secretary of the Air Force, Barbara Barrett, a champion for ensuring Nellis Airmen have Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Bar- and practices.
visited Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 10-12, what they need to prepare our Air Force rett visited Creech Air Force Base, Nev., for One such session inspired a leader from
2020, to see firsthand how Nellis Airmen are warfighters for current and future fights, and the first time Aug. 12, 2020. the 732nd Operations Support Squadron,
driving innovation for the future. it’s an honor to be able to show her in person The purpose of the visit was to familiar- who shared her thoughts on the time spent
Barrett, who also serves as the first civilian what her support has meant for us.” ize herself with Air Force’s only dedicated with Barrett, talking about important is-
leader of the Space Force, spoke with Airmen Barrett’s conversations with Nellis leaders Remotely Piloted Aircraft wing, and the Air Force photograph by Senior Airman Haley Stevens sues ranging from representation within
from the Test and Evaluation Data Lab, the focused on the base’s role in agile software 24/7 dominant, persistent attack and Col. Stephen Jones, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, Col. Jason the ranks, to regimented change planned
Virtual Test and Training Center, the Shadow development, operational training and test reconnaissance missions they support, Bell, 432nd WG/432nd AEW vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Michelle Browning, for the future of the Air Force.
Operations Control Center-Nellis, and the infrastructure, and the various Command Aug. 12, 2020. 432nd WG/432nd AEW command chief, render a salute to the aircraft transporting Secretary “I think her visiting showed us that
team responsible for the conduct of Red Flag and Control efforts taking place across the As the home of the Hunters, the 432nd of the Air Force Barbara Barrett for a visit at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., Aug. 12, 2020. change is really starting to happen,” said
exercises, to gain a broader understanding of Department of the Air Force, including Joint Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing ex- Barrett’s time at Creech was spent discussing the past, present and future of the wing, as Capt. Elise, combat intelligence center as-
the work the USAF Warfare Center performs All Domain Command and Control and the ecutes multi-role RPA operations, primar- well as the future of diversity and inclusion within the Air Force. sistant flight commander with the 732nd
for our warfighters. Advanced Battle Management System. The ily through the employment of the MQ-9 Operations Support Squadron. “We need
“To protect the nation, Nellis’ education visit also included a discussion on the Warfare Reaper, which is in flight every minute of interacting with Hunter Airmen along the world. We are proud of our war fighting these changes, not only from the bottom-
programs develop exceptionally trained Air- Center’s advanced training mission, with a every day as a critical component of the the way. abilities, but also the culture of inclusion up, but top-to-bottom as well. Her being
men while exercise programs advance opera- focus on Red Flag 20-3, which is currently National Defense Strategy. She also received thorough briefings on and teamwork that makes us especially the highest-ranking individual in the Air
tionally significant capabilities,” said Secretary underway and is the first Red Flag exercise “From intelligence, surveillance, and the comprehensive past, present and future effective. It was an honor to host Secretary force really shows that things are happen-
of the Air Force Barbara Barrett. “Innovation since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. reconnaissance to precision strikes, the of the RPA Enterprise, the current state of of the Air Force Barrett, and to share the ing. It may not be in the immediate future,
and integration across joint and allied forces Maj. Gen. Charles Corcoran, the U.S. Air Hunters at Creech Air Force Base play a downrange developments, and the unique mission and approach that makes us proud but it will happen.”
maintain the Department of the Air Force’s Force Warfare Center commander, said his critical role in projecting power globally,” challenges Hunters overcome in order to to be Hunters.” From the spark of innovation Creech
singular defense leadership.” team appreciated the opportunity to highlight said Barrett. “Combatant commanders stay fit to fight. In line with her priority of improving AFB was founded on, to the latest steps to
consistently use the 432nd Wing’s remotely “Creech Air Force Base is one of a kind the Air Force’s racial inclusivity, and as the ensuring the United States Air Force is the
piloted aircraft to protect the U.S. and its in its mission and purpose,” said Col. appointed leader of the DOD Board on Di- greatest, most inclusive, force it can be —
interests around the world.” Stephen Jones, 432nd WG/432nd AEW versity and Inclusion, Barrett took time to Creech AFB and the Hunters of the 432nd
currently underway, will revolutionize our While at Creech, Barrett visited Wing commander. “Hunters bring cutting edge host three discussions. One for the leaders WG/432nd AEW are prepared and eager
“The resources Nellis provides for train- Joint and Partner forces’ ability to present di- Headquarters, the 17th Attack Squadron, RPA technology to the fight to protect of the heartbeat of the Air Force, one for to keep bringing the future faster within
ing, from the Nevada Test and Training lemmas to competitors in any future conflict.” and the 30th Reconnaissance Squadron, Americans and coalition forces throughout young commissioned Airmen, and one the Department of Defense.
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