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March 18, 2024
Women Everywhere Walk on Nellis AFB

U.S. Air Force Airmen and community members participate in the Women Everywhere Walk at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, March 7, 2024. The Women Everywhere Walk is dedicated to honoring the invaluable contributions of women, past and present, nurturing an atmosphere conducive to dialogue and
Jan. 15, 2024
Nellis begins Red Flag 24-1

On January 15 over 30 units from across the U.S. Department of Defense, the Royal Air Force, and the Royal Australian Air Force will converge at Nellis for the start of Red Flag 24-1.
Sept. 26, 2023
2023 Air Force Ball

Airmen gathered to commemorate the 76th anniversary of the Air Force’s founding at South Point Hotel Casino and Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sept. 16, 2023.
May 31, 2023
800th RED HORSE Group change of command

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Michael Koscheski facilitated the 800th RED Horse Group's change of command at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, May 16, 2023. The 800th RHG provides the Air Force with a highly mobile civil engineering response force to support contingency and special operations worldwide.
July 19, 2021
USAF/USSF surgeon general tours 99th MDG

The U.S. Air Force/U.S. Space Force and Air Combat Command surgeons general and the chief of the medical enlisted force toured the 99th Medical Group July 13.
May 5, 2021
Celebrating 80 years of elite simulated warfighter training

From wooden rifles to virtual reality, Nellis Air Force Base has used simulation to train warfighters for decades. Today, Nellis Airmen can step inside the new Virtual Test and Training Center, which uses advanced computer-generated models to simulate in-flight combat. On the contrary, during World
Jan. 6, 2021
Leaders at Nellis Air Force Base receive COVID-19 vaccinations as a part of the base’s continued phased rollout

Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and members of Nellis’ leadership received their COVID-19 vaccines following the recommendations of medical professionals across the U.S while also considering the safety of the installation.
Dec. 11, 2020
Nellis celebrates newest U.S. Air Force Weapons School grads

Gen. Jeff Harrigian, U.S. Air Forces in Europe and Air Forces Africa commander, addresses graduates during the U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Dec. 10, 2020. Harrigian graduated from the USAFWS in 1995 and today is responsible for the air and missile
Nov. 5, 2020
Team Nellis hosts 12th Air Force Foreign Liaison Officers

The FLO program is designed to enable service members from allied countries to share training processes and lessons learned to better align a mutual understanding of each nation’s tactics, techniques and procedures.
July 3, 2019
Nellis summer safety: fireworks

When someone brings up the Fourth of July, one of the first things come to mind is fireworks.