96 officers complete U.S. Air Force Weapons School training

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School will graduate 96 officers, including members of the Air Force's first unmanned aircraft systems class, during ceremonies in Las Vegas June 13. Comprised of 17 squadrons, the Weapons School teaches graduate-level instructor courses that provide the world's most

NTC and Green Flag West provide joint air attack team training for 4th BCT, 1st ID

The Operations Group at the National Training Center (NTC), the Air Force's Green Flag West (GFW) at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and USJFCOM's Joint Fires Integration and Interoperability Team (JFIIT) are working closely together to prepare Army and Air Force personnel for the rigors of combat in

99th Air Base Wing bids farewell to command chief

The 99th Air Base Wing family bids farewell to their Command Chief, Chief Master Sgt. Robert Brooks, who has served almost two years as the senior enlisted adviser to the 99th Air Base Wing commander and a mentor to Airmen. As the enlisted voice for the 99th ABW, the chief's day typically began at

Nellis to host 20th Annual Defense System Forum

The 547th Intelligence Squadron will host the 20th annual Integrated Air Defense Systems Forum from June 23 to 26 located at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis. The IADS Forum complements the nationally recognized Nellis Air Tactics Conference, which is held every January. "This is a great

Maintainers keep Aggressors in fight

Microchip drive at Nellis Veterinary Treatment Facility

The Nellis Veterinary Treatment Facility will be open Saturday, June 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a microchip drive. They will be administering HomeAgain microchips to military ID holder's cats and dogs on a walk-in basis. Cost is $20 for the first pet and $18 for all subsequent pets. The same

What do you know about unauthorized commitments?

Did you know that only appointed contracting officers or delegated government purchase cardholders are authorized to bind the government as specified in their appointments? Air Force procurement authority comes from the Secretary of the Air Force to contracting officers and government purchase

Exercise tests Airmen with combat entry scenario

The mission is simple, or at least it seems to be: fly into enemy territory, drop equipment, supplies and soldiers of the 82nd Airborne, followed by another airland delivery of equipment once the dirt landing strip is ready. But just as a 100-piece jig-saw puzzle is nothing compared to one with

President visits Nellis, introduces Recovery Act provisions

President Barack Obama announced two new American Recovery and Reinvestment Act programs aimed at doubling America's capability to generate renewable energy during a visit here, May 27. "Right now, we're standing near the largest solar electric plant of its kind in the entire Western Hemisphere,"

President Obama's visit to Nellis closed to the public

President Barack Obama will be visiting Wednesday to address alternative energy initiatives and meet with state elected officials. The event is closed to the public. Those interested in viewing the President's address are encouraged to check local television listings for media coverage of the