Indian Spings AFB

Indian Springs Air Force Base, located in southern Nevada, was established during World War II as an auxiliary field to support training operations for nearby Las Vegas Army Air Field (now Nellis AFB). Throughout the Cold War, the base played a key role in supporting nuclear weapons testing at the Nevada Test Site, serving as a staging and support area for military operations. In the 1950s and beyond, Indian Springs also provided training grounds for aerial gunnery, bombing, and later, unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations. In 2005, the base was renamed Creech Air Force Base, reflecting its evolving mission as a center for remotely piloted aircraft operations.