The 432d Air Expeditionary Wing is a United States Air Force unit headquartered at Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico. This wing falls under the Air Combat Command and provides Global Strike Command capabilities in the form of MQ-9 Reaper remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) operations. The 432d AEW’s primary mission is to conduct persistent attack and surveillance missions across multiple theaters worldwide, providing critical intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance support to ground forces. Established in 1952 as the 432d Bombardment Wing, the unit has undergone various transformations over the years, adapting to evolving combat requirements.