NEVADA TEST AND TRAINING RANGE

The Nevada Test and Training Range is responsible for the largest contiguous air and ground space available for military operations in the free world. With 1,200 possible targets, realistic threat systems and the support of an opposing enemy force that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world, the NTTR is home to America's most advanced aerial test and training environment, providing Airmen with a peacetime battlefield to hone their combat skills.

  • Singapore AF enhances Red Flag 17-2

    As the Singapore CH-47 Chinook’s twin rotors build speed and spin in unison, a loud but calming hum fills the interior of the helicopter. Seven Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape (SERE) specialists sit with their gear in front of them, parachutes on their backs.

  • USAFWS Class 16-B executes JFEX

    Joint forcible entry is a U.S. Air Force Weapons School large-scale air mobility exercise in which participants plan and execute a complex air-land operation in a simulated contested battlefield.

  • NTTR: Tip of readiness spear

    “The NTTR is an asset of the United States of America, all Department of Defense agencies, national security agencies including other governmental agencies and our allied partners,” said VanHerck. “We routinely bring partners to the NTTR to train just as if we were going to go into combat with them,

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241031-F-RT301-1032

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Volunteer of the Quarter award to Capt. Yoon Kim, a project manager assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1006

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), presents the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) to Capt. Jesse Nguyen, acquisition manager assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The MSM is presented to members of the United States (U.S.) Armed Force who distinguish themselves with outstanding meritorious achievement or service to the U.S. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1012

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), presents the Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service award to Emily Chesebrough, a range operations specialist assigned to NTTR, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The Air Force Exemplary Civilian Service award is the civilian equivalent of the Air Force Commendation Medal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1014

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Airman of the Quarter to Airman 1st Class Alexandria Salinas, an executive administrator assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1016

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter award to Staff Sgt. Heather Callahan, NCO in charge of client systems operations assigned to NTTR, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1018

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter award as 1st Lt. Rayne Jones, a battlespace engineer assigned to the 31st Combat Training Squadron, accepts on behalf of Master Sgt. Brittnay Mosley, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1022

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), presents the Field Grade Officer of the Quarter award to Lt. Col. James Carfagno, Director of Operations assigned to the 31st Combat Training Squadron, during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1024

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Civilian Category I of the Quarter award to Kevin Seals, a unit program coordinator assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1026

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Civilian Category II of the Quarter award to Anthony Holmes, a budget analyst assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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241031-F-RT301-1030

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane J. Gehrmann, left, commander of the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), and Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Kolesnik, right, senior enlisted leader assigned to NTTR, present the Team of the Quarter award to the financial management team assigned to NTTR during a commander’s call at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 31, 2024. The quarterly awards recognize outstanding performance, dedication and technical expertise among personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Samantha Krolikowski)
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Nellis AFB, tribal leaders visit historic site at NTTR

A canyon at a Native American historical site on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Nevada, Oct. 23, 2024. The NTTR was originally home to Native American tribes and remains a culturally significant site for all tribes in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Nellis AFB, tribal leaders visit historic site at NTTR

Leaders assigned to Nellis Air Force Base (AFB) and representatives from various Native American tribes pose for a photo at the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Nevada, Oct. 23, 2024. Nellis AFB hosted their 29th Native American Program consultation, providing a framework for enhancing understanding and fostering collaboration between base leadership and culturally affiliated tribes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Nellis AFB, tribal leaders visit historic site at NTTR

Leaders assigned to Nellis Air Force Base (AFB) and representatives from various Native American tribes walk along a path during a visit to a historic Native American site on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Nevada, Oct. 23, 2024. Nellis Air Force Base hosted their 29th Native American Program consultation, providing a framework for enhancing understanding and fostering collaboration between base leadership and culturally affiliated tribes. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Nellis AFB, tribal leaders visit historic site at NTTR

Jeff Romero, a representative from the Bishop Paiute Tribe, hikes inside a canyon at a historic Native American site on the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR), Nevada, Oct. 23, 2024. The NTTR was originally home to Native American tribes and remains a culturally significant site for all tribes in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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Nellis AFB, tribal leaders visit historic site at NTTR

Petroglyphs on a canyon at a Native American historical site on the Nevada Test and Training Range, Nevada, Oct. 23, 2024. The NTTR was originally home to Native American tribes and remains a culturally significant site for all tribes in the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Brianna Vetro)
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NTTR CoC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham, left, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, presents the Legion of Merit Award to Col. Michael Rider, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) commander, during the NTTR change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. The NTTR supports advanced composite force training, tactics development and electronic combat testing for the Department of Defense. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Tan)
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NTTR CoC

U.S. Air Force Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham left, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, passes the guidon to Col. Dane Gehrmann, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) commander, during the NTTR change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. Prior to his current position, Gehrmann was the commander of the 57th Operations Support Squadron at Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Tan)
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NTTR CoC

U.S. Air Force Col. Dane Gehrmann, Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) commander, delivers a speech during the NTTR change of command ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 13, 2024. As commander, he oversees a 2.9 million acre range and 12,000 square miles of airspace that make up the NTTR complex as well as the Joint Integrated Test, Training Center that comprises the U.S. Air Force’s most advanced synthetic battle space. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Tan)
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SECDEF's oldest outreach program visits Nevada's premier USAF bases

Members of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference exit a C-130J Hercules as they begin the program’s 93rd iteration tour at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 26, 2022. JCOC is the Department of Defense’s oldest and most prestigious public liaison program, which was established in 1948 as an outreach program.
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SECDEF's oldest outreach program visits Nevada's premier USAF bases

Members of the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference get an up-close tour of the MQ-9 Reaper during the program’s 93rd iteration tour at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 26, 2022. Participants were able to sit in the pilot and sensor operator seats while members from the 11th Attack Squadron explained flying techniques and tracking a target with the aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)
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