Horsford Introduces Legislation to Support Airmen and Families at Creech Air Force Base

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) introduced the Helping Understand Needs to Ensure Resilience at Creech Air Force Base Act of 2024, also known as the Creech HUNTER Act. This legislation aims to address the unique challenges faced by the Airmen and families stationed at Creech Air Force Base to ensure they receive the support they need while serving at this important military installation in Nevada.

“The servicemembers at Creech Air Force Base are a crucial part of our national security, but they face challenges accessing necessary services like housing, healthcare, and childcare,” said Congressman Horsford. “The Creech HUNTER Act will ensure we are meeting the needs of these Airmen and their families by providing greater transparency and accountability. Their resilience deserves our full support.”

Creech Air Force Base, located near Indian Springs, is home to the "Hunters" of the 432d Wing and 432d Air Expeditionary Wing, as well as the Air Force’s global Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) Enterprise. Despite its importance to national defense, the Airmen at Creech and their families face significant hardships due to the base's remote location and lack of essential on-base services.

This legislation responds to the long-standing issues facing servicemembers at Creech, including long commutes to Nellis Air Force Base for essential services, rising living costs, and limited on-base resources. It reflects Congressman Horsford’s commitment to making sure that these Airmen and their families receive the necessary support to thrive, both in service and their daily lives.

The bill would require the Secretary of the Air Force to provide a briefing to Congress by December 31, 2024 about:

• The need for reinstatement of assignment incentive pay for Airmen stationed at Creech.
• A review of whether Creech should be designated as a “remote and isolated” installation to better provide morale, welfare, and recreation services.
• An assessment of additional support services, including housing, education, healthcare, and employment opportunities for Airmen and their families stationed at Creech.