FACT SHEETS

 

  • Nellis Air Force Base

    Mission  Nellis Air Force Base, a part of the United States Air Force's Air Combat Command, is located approximately eight miles northeast of Las Vegas, Nevada. The base itself covers more than 14,000 acres, while the total land area occupied by Nellis and its restricted ranges is about 5,000 square

  • Nevada Test and Training Range

    MissionThe Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), formerly the 98th Range Wing, provides the warfighter a flexible, realistic and multidimensional battle-space to conduct testing tactics development, and advanced training in support of U.S. national interests. The NTTR also provides instrumentation

  • Tenant Units at Nellis AFB

    Major Tenant UnitsPlease refer to the following linked fact sheets for major tenants at Nellis Air Force Base:505th Test and Evaluation Group53d Test and Evaluation Group563d Rescue Group, Operating Location-Alpha (OL-A)66th Rescue Squadron820th RED HORSE Squadron926th Group (Air Force Reserve)Joint

  • U.S. Air Force Warfare Center

    The U. S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., reports directly to the Air Combat Command. The Center was founded Sept. 1, 1966, as the U.S. Air Force Tactical Fighter Weapons Center. It was renamed the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) in October 2005.