Nellis Air Force Base Commentaries https://www.nellis.af.mil Nellis Air Force Base Commentaries RSS Feed en-us Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:07:00 GMT Sun, 20 Dec 2020 06:17:51 GMT Team Nellis/Creech/NTTR set to undergo Command Cyber Readiness Inspection https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/939279/team-nelliscreechnttr-set-to-undergo-command-cyber-readiness-inspection/ 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. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2016/Sep/09/2001628769/82/55/0/160908-F-ZZ000-001.JPG' alt='An illustration explaining the upcoming Command Cyber Readiness Inspection.' /> <br /> Fri, 09 Sep 2016 18:07:00 GMT Major Robert Curran https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/939279/team-nelliscreechnttr-set-to-undergo-command-cyber-readiness-inspection/ Nellis AFB Headlines The Courage to Continue https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665353/the-courage-to-continue/ Every Airman has a story, what is your story? Some stories are so compelling and powerful they can<br/> Mon, 11 Jan 2016 18:29:43 GMT Ch. (Lt. Col.) Dwayne A. Jones https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665353/the-courage-to-continue/ Nellis AFB Headlines ‘Yanks’ in the RAF https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665357/yanks-in-the-raf/ On June 18, 1940 Winston Churchill stood before the House of Commons and spoke. One day before, the<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Sep/18/2001346112/82/55/0/150918-F-XX999-008.jpg' alt='Billy Fiske, pictured here in 1940. Fiske was the second American Royal Air Force pilot killed in combat and the first to die during the Battle of Britain. (Photo courtesy of the 99th Air Base Wing Historian’s Office)' /> <br /> Fri, 18 Sep 2015 21:31:28 GMT Gerald White https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665357/yanks-in-the-raf/ Nellis AFB Headlines F-35A plays role for first time in USAFWS Integration Phase https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665358/f-35a-plays-role-for-first-time-in-usafws-integration-phase/ The F-35A Lightning II achieved another major milestone during the recent capstone large-force<br/> Mon, 20 Jul 2015 19:01:02 GMT Maj. Tyson K. Wetzel https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665358/f-35a-plays-role-for-first-time-in-usafws-integration-phase/ Nellis AFB Headlines Who has heard of Special Victims' Counsel? https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665363/who-has-heard-of-special-victims-counsel/ When I first briefed the Special Victims' Counsel Program at Right Start and First Term Airman<br/> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:22:43 GMT Staff Sgt. Tierra Mills https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665363/who-has-heard-of-special-victims-counsel/ Nellis AFB Headlines April is America's PrepareAthon month https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665364/april-is-americas-prepareathon-month/ Everyone plays an important role in bolstering our preparedness for hazards of all types. The<br/> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:13:35 GMT Tech. Sgt. James Grunhard https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665364/april-is-americas-prepareathon-month/ Nellis AFB Headlines Nellis AFB goes green for Earth Day https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665365/nellis-afb-goes-green-for-earth-day/ The first Earth Day occurred April 22, 1970, and was introduced by U.S. Senator Gaylord Nelson of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2015/Apr/22/2001063429/82/55/0/150420-F-UN699-013.JPG' alt='Lt. Col. Brian Hartless, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, provides opening remarks during the Earth and Arbor Day 2015 celebration at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., April 20, 2015. The annual celebration ceremony was held to show the installation is committed to the development of renewable energy through pollution-prevention efforts, energy conservation, and sustainability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jake Carter)' /> <br /> Wed, 22 Apr 2015 20:05:30 GMT 1st Lt. Kenia Predoi https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665365/nellis-afb-goes-green-for-earth-day/ Nellis AFB Headlines Button your lip! Loose talk can cost lives https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665366/button-your-lip-loose-talk-can-cost-lives/ "Button your lip! Loose talk can cost lives," was an operations security propaganda phrase used<br/> Tue, 31 Mar 2015 20:54:16 GMT Dennis Morris https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665366/button-your-lip-loose-talk-can-cost-lives/ Nellis AFB Headlines Chaplains help build relationships https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665372/chaplains-help-build-relationships/ Relationships come and go -- personal and professional -- yet some of them are too precious, or<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Dec/17/2000979735/82/55/0/141212-F-UN704-024.JPG' alt='Chaplain (Capt.) Jason, Klodnicki, a 99th Air Base Wing chaplain, helps coworkers find a solution to their problems during a counseling session at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 12, 2014. The Nellis chapel will be hosting a relationship seminar Jan. 9, open to all ID card holders -- whether they’re single, married, divorced or wanting to improve coworker relationships -- from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Nellis Club. Contact the chapel at 702-652-2950 for sign up information. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Young)' /> <br /> Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:57:28 GMT Chaplain (Capt.) Jason Klodnicki https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665372/chaplains-help-build-relationships/ Nellis AFB Headlines Running past anxiety https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665373/running-past-anxiety/ I have never been a skilled runner. I've always wanted to be; however in my mind, running was an<br/> Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:23:41 GMT Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665373/running-past-anxiety/ Nellis AFB Headlines Our quest for zero https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665374/our-quest-for-zero/ Day in, and day out, we try to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the Nellis AFB mission; from<br/> Wed, 19 Nov 2014 20:07:31 GMT Tech. Sgt. Monique R. Wright https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665374/our-quest-for-zero/ Nellis AFB Headlines Tips for visiting Nellis Open House https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665376/tips-for-visiting-nellis-open-house/ The Nellis community is happy to have you, your family and friends attend a free open house<br/> Tue, 28 Oct 2014 23:49:38 GMT Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665376/tips-for-visiting-nellis-open-house/ Nellis AFB Headlines Lessons learned: Deployment exercise gives new insight https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665384/lessons-learned-deployment-exercise-gives-new-insight/ As a civil engineer and a RED HORSE 'Horseman', I have seen my fair share of deployments, five to<br/> Mon, 21 Jul 2014 23:32:06 GMT Master Sgt. Nicholas Alessi https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665384/lessons-learned-deployment-exercise-gives-new-insight/ Nellis AFB Headlines I am second: USAFWC command chief bids farewell after 30 years https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665385/i-am-second-usafwc-command-chief-bids-farewell-after-30-years/ I am second. As a senior enlisted leader I am often asked about my opinion or views on leadership<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jul/16/2000832417/82/55/0/140716-F-JB386-004.JPG' alt='Chief Master Sgt. Robert A. Ellis, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center command chief, poses for a photo outside of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center headquarters building at Nellis Air Force Base, N.V., July 16, 2014. Ellis, who will be retiring after serving 30 years in the Air Force, has held various duties ranging from squadron to major-command level. His stateside assignments include bases in South Dakota, Nevada, Arizona, Texas, Virginia and Colorado. The Chief also served overseas in the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, Japan and Turkey, and has deployed in support of Operations Desert Shield, Allied Force and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika)' /> <br /> Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:07:40 GMT Chief Master Sgt. Robert A. Ellis https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665385/i-am-second-usafwc-command-chief-bids-farewell-after-30-years/ Nellis AFB Headlines Farewell to 'Mecca' https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665386/farewell-to-mecca/ When I flew up initial [in the overhead flight pattern] at Nellis AFB for the first time almost 20<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/Jun/25/2000837246/82/55/0/140417-F-MF020-001.JPG' alt='Col. Barry Cornish, 99th Air Base Wing commander, sits for a media interview answering questions about his air force career June 17, 2014 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Cornish is set to relinquish command during a ceremony here June 27th, after 2 years in the position. The 99th ABW provides installation support for more than 10,000 personnel assigned to Nellis AFB, Creech AFB, and the Nevada Test &amp; Training Range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airmen 1st Class Joshua Kleinholz) ' /> <br /> Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:39:31 GMT Col. Barry R. Cornish https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665386/farewell-to-mecca/ Nellis AFB Headlines Difficult force shaping calls made tougher by undeserved 'Firewall 5's' https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665387/difficult-force-shaping-calls-made-tougher-by-undeserved-firewall-5s/ I was not a very good Airman in the early days of my Air Force career. I was passably good at my job<br/> Thu, 12 Jun 2014 21:13:56 GMT Master Sgt. Ethan Peters https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665387/difficult-force-shaping-calls-made-tougher-by-undeserved-firewall-5s/ Nellis AFB Headlines Leader, wingman, father https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665388/leader-wingman-father/ I am a new Airman at Nellis Air Force Base, and, as Father's Day rolls around I'm not home to<br/> Wed, 11 Jun 2014 17:08:45 GMT Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665388/leader-wingman-father/ Nellis AFB Headlines FTAC: Bridging gaps for new Airmen https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665389/ftac-bridging-gaps-for-new-airmen/ Everyday new Airmen graduate from technical school and move on to their first duty station. In doing<br/> Tue, 20 May 2014 18:08:31 GMT Airman 1st Class Rachel Loftis https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665389/ftac-bridging-gaps-for-new-airmen/ Nellis AFB Headlines Terminating your lease can be easy https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665390/terminating-your-lease-can-be-easy/ As summer approaches and many of you prepare for a permanent change of station; you may find<br/> Fri, 16 May 2014 18:03:23 GMT Staff Sgt. Rebecca Saturnio https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665390/terminating-your-lease-can-be-easy/ Nellis AFB Headlines Man of honor https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665391/man-of-honor/ This story is part of the "Commentaries" section on AF.mil. These stories capture the experiences of<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2014/May/12/2000851758/82/55/0/140509-F-XX000-036.JPG' alt='red Col. Jim Kasler, a decorated war veteran passed away April 24, 2014. Kasler’s service spanned 31 years and three wars. He earned 76 awards for valor and service. In addition to being the only man awarded the Air Force Cross three times. He was decorated twice with the Silver Star, a Legion of Merit, nine awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, two Bronze Star Medals, two Purple Hearts and 11 Air Medal awards. (Courtesy photo) ' /> <br /> Mon, 12 May 2014 16:17:06 GMT Gen. Mark A. Welsh III https://www.nellis.af.mil/News/Commentaries/Display/Article/665391/man-of-honor/ Nellis AFB Headlines