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  • AMMO brings 'boom' to Red Flag

    The lone sounds of various aircraft roar through the skies of southern Nevada and off in the distance, munitions are released toward their target over the 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Range.However, before the munitions can be discharged over the NTTR, the 57th Maintenance Squadron's

  • Nellis hero recognized in Portraits in Courage

    Tech. Sgt. Patrick McGillivray humbly shrugs off being called a hero for his heroic actions more than a year ago.He stated that he was just doing his job, however, those who know him will disagree and those that disagree use words such as mentor, leader, and yes, hero to describe McGillivray as

  • Birds of a feather may flock together – but not all of them fly

    Editors Note: This is part one of a two-part series highlighting the multiple Air Force occupations necessary to ensure the Thunderbirds can perform demonstrations at home and while traveling. Of the 120 Airmen who wear the uniform of a United States Air Force Thunderbird, only 12 of them are

  • Can you hear me now?

    Imagine being on a routine flight, cruising in the spacious sky at 40,000 feet. Everything seems to be proceeding as normal, but in a brief moment, you quickly realize something is wrong.The smell of smoke slowly creeps its way through the cabin. Panic is palpable in the air. The pilot's voice is

  • Oldest flying squadron in existence flies high in Red Flag 15-1

    Ever since air superiority became vital in any armed conflict, the Royal Air Force's 1 (Fighter) Squadron has been on the leading edge of that superiority.The squadron has been involved in every major conflict the United Kingdom has been involved in from the First World War to present day operations

  • 40 years of Red Flag at Nellis

    Some called them the "Iron Majors" though this group in particular went on to be known as the "Fighter Mafia." Never mind the title, that was the last thing on their minds as the group of the Air Force's best and brightest young officers congregated in the little known depths of the Pentagon's

  • Ortho clinic keeps warfighters fighting

    When an Airman, dependent or retiree in the Nellis AFB community breaks a bone, tears a ligament or suffers any other musculoskeletal injury, the Airmen of the orthopedic clinic at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center go into action to treat the injured person.Approximately 14,000 patients

  • 99th LRS Vehicle Ops drives Nellis ground support

    The 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations Element keeps Nellis AFB rolling by providing vehicles to units they need to accomplish their missions.Vehicle Operations plays a significant role in the daily operations of the base, by providing services ranging from issuing and renewing

  • ADC: An unbiased influence to justice

    In the event trouble attaches itself to an Airman; the Area Defense Counsel is available to provide confidential  counsel. Whether the Airman is under investigation, facing an Article 15, letter of reprimand or other adverse actions, the ADC is available.The ADC is organizationally independent and

  • Armory: A home for weapons

    Before members of the 99th Security Forces Squadron report for duty, they must receive all the weapons, munitions and any other gear they may need for the duration of their shift.The 99th SFS armory is charged with keeping accountability of weapons and munitions and ensuring that its members are