Nellis Air Force Base News

UK service members visit Nellis AFB

Pentagon News — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 16:00:00 GMT

U.S. Airmen and United Kingdom service members pose for a group photo in front of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 27, 2026. The visit enhanced interoperability between both nations to ensure allied forces remain ready for multi-domain combat operations.

U.S. Air Force Airmen conduct rapid rescue of Navy helicopter crew

Pentagon News — Fri, 14 Aug 2026 18:30:00 GMT

On Aug. 10, Airmen from the 355th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, assigned to the 355th Wing but geographically located at Nellis Air Force Base, and the 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron rapidly generated and deployed two HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters to rescue five U.S. Navy personnel following an aircraft mishap near Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California.

Nellis recognizes Diamondback of the Month

Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:31:08 GMT

Leadership from the 99th Air Base Wing present the Diamondback of the Month award to Tech. Sgt. Sarah Gonzales on August 4, 2026.

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center Launches New Surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant Residency Program to Enhance Medical Readiness

Robyn Stulgaitis — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:57:00 GMT

Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center continues to enhance military medical readiness with the development of a Surgical and Critical Care Physician Assistant (PA) Residency program.

Fields takes command of 505th Command and Control Wing, emphasizes C2 as foundation of airpower

Deb Henley — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 18:13:10 GMT

In an era defined by strategic competition, the 505th Command and Control Wing, the U.S. Air Force’s only wing dedicated to operational-level command and control, transitioned leadership during a change of command ceremony at Hurlburt Field, Florida, July 10.

Air Force tests Collaborative Combat Aircraft at Creech

Pentagon News — Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:28:00 GMT

The future of air combat is being forged in the Nevada desert as the Air Force’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft Experimental Operations Unit pushed the boundaries of semi-autonomous technology during a recent Agile Combat Employment exercise.

Nellis Air Force Base: A Legacy of Freedom Forged in the Desert Sky

Pentagon News — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 21:40:00 GMT

As the echoes of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations settle across the nation, this historic milestone invites us to reflect on the institutions that have secured our nation's independence. With the July 4th fireworks having recently illuminated skies from coast to coast, the year-long "Freedom 250" observance continues to highlight the profound ways the heritage of the Department of the Air Force is interwoven with the history of the United States.

Air Force Joint Test Program Office welcomes new commander

Airman 1st Class Nyah Chang — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 19:05:00 GMT

Air Force Joint Test Program Office welcomes Col. Hector Ortega as their new commander at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 15, 2026.

Ready for the Mission: 99 ABW welcomes new leader

Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 18:41:00 GMT

Concluding his leadership of one of the Air Force’s largest and most complex installation support missions, Col. Jason Glynn relinquished command of the 99th Air Base Wing during a ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base, July 17.

July 2026 Diamondback and Team of the Month Awards

Pentagon News — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:10:00 GMT

Leadership from the 99th Air Base Wing awards the diamondback airman and team of the month July 10, 2026.

Flight Operations at Nellis Air Force Base

Pentagon News — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:12:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force aircrafts assigned to the 57th and 53rd Wing take off and land at Nellis Air Force

Col. Grant assumes command of 99 MSG

Pentagon News — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 23:40:00 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Thomas Grant, 99th Mission Support Group commander, assumes command of the 99th MSG at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 1, 2026. The 99th MSG is responsible for supporting operations for the base and the Nevada Test and Training Range.

VENOM FORGE tests Agile Combat Employment scenarios, promotes multi-base partnerships

Staff Sgt. Jake Jacobsen — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:20:00 GMT

An integration exercise designed to develop new tactics, techniques and procedures, combined support from five wings, seven groups and 17 squadrons across maintenance, logistics, operations, medical, security, safety, fuels, fire emergency services, airfield operations and host-base support June 17, 2026, on Creech Air Force Base, Nevada.

Total Force Milestone: ANG leader takes command of 16 WPS

Airman 1st Class Jennifer Nesbitt — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 22:38:00 GMT

There is a symmetry in mentorship when an instructor can step back and watch their former student

A New Blueprint for Return: ACC Rolls Out Phased 'Home Station' Reintegration Strategy

Air Combat Command Public Affairs — Mon, 29 Jun 2026 15:10:00 GMT

Recognizing that the return from a deployment is just the beginning of a new mission, Air Combat Command is introducing a comprehensive framework to strengthen home station reintegration.

99th ABW Diamondback and Team of the Month Awards

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 21:31:44 GMT

Leadership from the 99th Air Base Wing awards the diamondback airman and team of the month June 25, 2026.

Space Force Integrates with Air Force in AI Sprint to Ensure Mission Dominance

Deb Henley — Thu, 25 Jun 2026 14:54:47 GMT

To secure mission dominance in a future, contested environment, the Joint Force must make decisions faster than any adversary. This imperative was the driving force behind the Multi-Decision Advantage Sprint for Human-Machine Teaming, or MASH, a complex, two-week experiment recently hosted in Las Vegas.

New commander takes helm of 99 MDG

Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:52:32 GMT

U.S. Air Force Col. Mary Carnduff assumes command of the 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, June 17, 2026. The 99th MDG serves as the operational foundation for base readiness, health, and combat capability of aircrew and support personnel.

Col. Jeff Simmons assumes command of the Nevada Test and Training Range

Airman 1st Class Jasmine Thomas — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:01:00 GMT

We bid farewell to Col. Shaun Loomis whose leadership strengthened the Nevada Test and Training Range and advanced readiness of U.S. and coalition forces.

U.S. Air Force Weapons School celebrates Class 26-A graduation

Airman 1st Class Bella Swarr — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:37:00 GMT

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School develops tactical experts and leaders who integrate air, space, and cyber capabilities for the joint force, graduating about 150 Weapons Officers and enlisted tacticians every six months. The ceremony marked the 30th anniversary of space's integration into the Weapons School.