Nellis Air Force Base Commentaries

Team Nellis/Creech/NTTR set to undergo Command Cyber Readiness Inspection

Major Robert Curran — Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:07:00 GMT

Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases will be vulnerable for a Command Cyber Readiness Inspection or CCRI as early as October with a specific date still to be announced.

The Courage to Continue

Ch. (Lt. Col.) Dwayne A. Jones — Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:29:43 GMT

Every Airman has a story, what is your story? Some stories are so compelling and powerful they can

‘Yanks’ in the RAF

Gerald White — Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:31:28 GMT

On June 18, 1940 Winston Churchill stood before the House of Commons and spoke. One day before, the

F-35A plays role for first time in USAFWS Integration Phase

Maj. Tyson K. Wetzel — Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:01:02 GMT

The F-35A Lightning II achieved another major milestone during the recent capstone large-force

Who has heard of Special Victims' Counsel?

Staff Sgt. Tierra Mills — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:22:43 GMT

When I first briefed the Special Victims' Counsel Program at Right Start and First Term Airman

April is America's PrepareAthon month

Tech. Sgt. James Grunhard — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:13:35 GMT

Everyone plays an important role in bolstering our preparedness for hazards of all types. The

Nellis AFB goes green for Earth Day

1st Lt. Kenia Predoi — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:05:30 GMT

The first Earth Day occurred April 22, 1970, and was introduced by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of

Button your lip! Loose talk can cost lives

Dennis Morris — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:54:16 GMT

"Button your lip! Loose talk can cost lives," was an operations security propaganda phrase used

Chaplains help build relationships

Chaplain (Capt.) Jason Klodnicki — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:57:28 GMT

Relationships come and go -- personal and professional -- yet some of them are too precious, or

Running past anxiety

Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis — Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:23:41 GMT

I have never been a skilled runner. I've always wanted to be; however in my mind, running was an

Our quest for zero

Tech. Sgt. Monique R. Wright — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:07:31 GMT

Day in, and day out, we try to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the Nellis AFB mission; from

Tips for visiting Nellis Open House

Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 23:49:38 GMT

The Nellis community is happy to have you, your family and friends attend a free open house

Lessons learned: Deployment exercise gives new insight

Master Sgt. Nicholas Alessi — Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:32:06 GMT

As a civil engineer and a RED HORSE 'Horseman', I have seen my fair share of deployments, five to

I am second: USAFWC command chief bids farewell after 30 years

Chief Master Sgt. Robert A. Ellis — Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:07:40 GMT

I am second. As a senior enlisted leader I am often asked about my opinion or views on leadership

Farewell to 'Mecca'

Col. Barry R. Cornish — Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:39:31 GMT

When I flew up initial [in the overhead flight pattern] at Nellis AFB for the first time almost 20

Difficult force shaping calls made tougher by undeserved 'Firewall 5's'

Master Sgt. Ethan Peters — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:13:56 GMT

I was not a very good Airman in the early days of my Air Force career. I was passably good at my job

Leader, wingman, father

Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis — Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:08:45 GMT

I am a new Airman at Nellis Air Force Base, and, as Father's Day rolls around I'm not home to

FTAC: Bridging gaps for new Airmen

Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis — Tue, 20 May 2014 18:08:31 GMT

Everyday new Airmen graduate from technical school and move on to their first duty station. In doing

Terminating your lease can be easy

Staff Sgt. Rebecca Saturnio — Fri, 16 May 2014 18:03:23 GMT

As summer approaches and many of you prepare for a permanent change of station; you may find

Man of honor

Gen. Mark A. Welsh III — Mon, 12 May 2014 16:17:06 GMT

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