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  • 57th Wing Commander, Brigadier General Stephen Hoog, briefs new Airmen to Nellis about the 57th Wing mission during the right start program August 23, 2007 Nellis AFB, Nev. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

    57th Wing commander returns to his roots

    The 57th Wing welcomed their new commander, who is returning to the base where he started his career in the Air Force nearly thirty years ago. "My family and I are thrilled to be back, and I am honored to have been chosen to lead the 57th Wing," Brig. Gen. Stephen Hoog, the new 57th Wing commander said. This is the general's fourth time being
  • Colonel Mark Koechle gives a briefing at the 98th Range Wing commander's call August 9. Colonel Koechle took command of the Range Wing July 20. (US Air Force photo by Airman First Class Brian Ybarbo)

    98th Range Wing commander sees Nellis anew

    When the 98th Range Wing and Nellis welcomed their newest commander and his family, Col. Mark Koechle was seeing Nellis for the fourth time with a fourth mission. Colonel Koechle came to Nellis from the 355th Operations Group, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., where he served as the commander. He assumed command from Col. Christopher Haave in a
  • Senior Airman Christine Franchi, a Customer Support Analyst with the 99th Comptroller Squadron, goes over various topics during the Nellis Airmen Committed to Excellence (A.C.E.) meeting 7 August 2007. Airman Franchi, the organizations Secretary and other members of the executive committee, host the meetings every Tuesday at 1445 in the newly built Airman's Center's theater. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Larry E. Reid Jr.)

    Airmen making waves with ACE

    Airmen arriving at their first duty-station often feel as if their opinion doesn't matter and that no one would listen to what they have to say simply because they are young Airmen. But a group of Airmen at Nellis have bonded together and formed an organization where the voice of young Airmen can reach the ears of key leadership positions

  • Social Security disability benefits available to military

    President Bush created the Commission on Care for America's Returning Wounded Warriors to increase access to benefits and services for returning service members who have been wounded. We at Social Security are doing all we can to make sure members of the military service, and their families, understand just how Social Security disability benefits
  • “Americans who travel abroad for the first time are often shocked to discover that, despite all the progress that has been made in the last 30 years, many foreign people still speak in foreign languages.” -- Dave Barry (Illustration by Airman 1st Class Oleksandra G. Manko)

    Nihon go ga wakarimas ka?

    "Americans who travel abroad for the first time are often shocked to discover that, despite all the progress that has been made in the last 30 years, many foreign people still speak in foreign languages," said  American writer and humorist Dave Barry. Funny as it may be, the fact remains. Air Force leadership does not expect to find
  • Staff Sgt. Kacy Harvey is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. She is the 99th Services Squadron readiness section noncommissioned officer in charge.

    Warrior of the Week, July 23 - July 27

    Staff Sgt. Kacy Harvey is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. She is the 99th Services Squadron Readiness Section noncommissioned officer in charge.Time at Nellis: 1 year 4 months Time in Air Force: 7 years Hometown: Swannanoa, N.C. What do you do? I am the unit deployment manager.What do you drive, and how does it match your

  • Get your motor runnin', head out on the highway, but safety first

    Many people enjoy the thrill of the wind in their face, bugs in their teeth and riding on a traffic-free highway. Whether it's a sport bike or a cruiser, everyone can find something to enjoy in motorcycles. The drawback to the adventure of riding a motorcycle is, undoubtedly, the level of safety; rider's are no longer restrained by a metal cage.
  • Airman 1st Class Edward Prince is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. He is a client support administrator with the HH-60 Combined Test Force.

    Warrior of the Week, July 16 - July 20

    Time in Air Force: 9 months Time at Nellis: 5 months Hometown: Brooklyn, N. Y.What does your job consist of? Troubleshooting computers, fixing Notices to Airmen, making sure my unit is 100 percent compliant with Emissions Security, Public Affairs, and Information Assurance Regulations, and being accountable for my unit's Automated Data Processing
  • A juvenile red-hawk seeks refuge at the 99th Air Base Wing command section. The bird suffered from malnutrition and heat-exhaustion. It is currently cared for at the Wild Wing Project Wildlife Rehabilitation Center. (Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Oleksandra G. Manko)

    Red hawk down

    A typical Thursday morning routine at Building 11 was abruptly interrupted July 5 when a large bird crash-landed underneath the overhang connecting it with the command section. The intruder attempted to make it straight to the base commander's office, but was halted by the heavy glass door, eyewitnesses said. The bird was obviously not well. Its
  • Tech. Sgt. Steven Brettler is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. He is a fitness specialist with the 99th Services Squadron.

    Warrior of the Week, July 9 - July 13

    Tech. Sgt. Steven Brettler is the Nellis Air Force Base Warrior of the Week. He is a fitness specialist with the 99th Services Squadron.Time at Nellis: 1 year and 5 months Time in Air Force: 11 years Hometown: Brooklyn, N.Y. What do you drive, and how does it match your personality? 2002 Honda Accord. It's not flashy and it's definitely a vehicle
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