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  • Korean Choir sings for Nellis Airmen

    Nellis Airmen, family and friends enjoyed a first performance by the Chai Hoon-cha Choir, an internationally recognized choir from Seoul, South Korea, at the Nellis Base Chapel, Aug. 10. The mission of the group's visit to Nellis was twofold, introduce the base populace to Korean culture and boost

  • Q and A: Getting to know the new command chief

    In July 2009, Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Heinzen became the command chief of the 57th Wing. The following questions were asked to help Airmen get to know him.Q. How did you end up as a command chief? A. I was getting ready to PCS from Hill AFB, and my command chief approached me about the opportunity

  • Contractors killed in vehicle accident

    Two civilian contractors were killed in a single-vehicle accident while working on the Nevada Test and Training Range Aug. 4. Curtis Fowler, age 55 of Tonopah, Nev., and Sean Ryan, age 34 of Las Vegas, Nev., were killed when a fuel truck they were operating rolled over at approximately 12:50 p.m.

  • After 33 years of service, ACC vice command bids farewell

    Editors note: (Maj. Gen. Mike Worden retired July 31st, 2009 after 33 years in uniform. He served as the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., from October 2006 to February 2008.The following is his farewell note to the ACC staff.)Teammates, It has been a sincere

  • Moving as one

    Men and women assigned to the 99th Security Forces military working dog section know a thing or two about teamwork, especially with their canine partners. Each military working dog team trains together, fights together and deploys as one.

  • Veteran dog handlers reach out to Nellis and Creech Airmen

    There has been no other wingman that has both rivaled and complemented mankind's strengths and weaknesses as that of a canine. Working alongside canines, is not an easy feat and requires an unwavering dedication. It takes a special person to do this, and regardless of rank, service, country or

  • Hospital helper makes treatment easier

    The Mike O' Callaghan Federal Hospital is described by Col. Christian Benjamin, the 99 Medical Group commander, as easily one of the busiest in the Air Force due to its treating of more than 22,000 active-duty service members and dependents. Due to the high volume of people it is hard to be heard

  • Brothers command, fly at Red Flag

    For the first time in Red Flag history, two brothers are running the show.America knows many family duos: Presidents George H.W. and George W. Bush, father and son; Eli and Peyton Manning, sibling quarterbacks in the NFL; Venus and Serena Williams, sisters and international tennis stars. How do two

  • Israeli allies fly with U.S. forces at Red Flag

    Flying at home station is necessary for training, but flying with other units, especially an allied unit like the Israeli Air Force, results in valuable experience and preparation for the fight. A squadron of F-16Is from Ramon Air Base, Israel, is one of the nine units participating in Red Flag 09-4

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