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  • LVC integration takes Red Flag to next level

    NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - For 40 years, Red Flag exercises have sharpened the "tip of the spear" for its participants. While in the beginning that meant exposing warfighters - specifically aircrew - to their first 10 combat sorties as a way to increase their survivability in aerial combat, the

  • AF wounded warrior trials in full swing at Nellis

    The 2015 Air Force Trials are underway after an opening ceremony to welcome the warriors here, Feb. 27, 2015. This year marks the second occurrence of the Air Force Trials, both taking place at Nellis Air Force Base. The trials are intended to promote the health and wellness of seriously ill and

  • Nellis adjusts gate hours for race weekend

    The main gate will be closed this March 6 through 8 for the following hours:March 6: 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.March 7: 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.March 8: 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.The Simons gate will be open until 8 p.m Friday.All other gates will maintain normal hours for those with base access.

  • Air Force places 18 A-10 aircraft into 'Backup Status'

    The Air Force, with congressional authorization, will convert 18 primary combat-coded A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft from active units and place them into Backup-Aircraft Inventory (BAI) status with the possibility to convert another 18 at a later date in fiscal year 2015.The secretary of Defense has

  • Base construction set to cut costs, update facilities

    Over the past few months, many people here may have noticed older buildings, parking lots and other areas on base being demolished to make way for new construction projects.These demolitions and construction projects will ultimately save the Air Force and Nellis Air Force Base money."The (old) gym

  • Nellis to host AF wounded warrior trials

    U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, British and Australian wounded warriors will convene here Feb. 27 through March 5 for the 2015 Air Force Trials.The trials are an adaptive sports event designed to promote the mental and physical well-being of seriously ill and injured military members and veterans. Nellis

  • Nellis readies for Red Flag 15-2

    With Red Flag 15-2 scheduled to begin March 2, base officials want to remind southern Nevada residents that they may notice increased military aircraft flying during this time period, the exercise is set to end March 13.Aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis Air Force Base twice a day and

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