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Oct. 26, 2016
“Capt. Carlisle” unveiled: MiG-23 dedicated to ACC Commander

A Russian MiG-23 fighter aircraft nicknamed “Captain Carlisle” was dedicated in honor of Gen. Hawk Carlisle, commander of Air Combat Command, during an Oct. 17 ceremony at the Threat Training Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Oct. 20, 2016
MARE tests Nellis readiness

Nellis Air Force Base conducted the exercise to evaluate real-life response capabilities of emergency personnel for scenarios that could impact the base. The Major Accident Response Exercise will be used as a learning tool to provide feedback on what went right and what areas could be improved on.
Oct. 19, 2016
Testing skills: Third quarter load competition

The load crew competition is a quarterly event held at Nellis AFB to highlight the exceptional Airmen of the 57th Maintenance Group. The competition provides weapons loaders throughout the 57th Maintenance Group the opportunity to display their war fighting skills to their peers and superiors.
Oct. 17, 2016
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,
Oct. 12, 2016
DM’s Dragons bring thunder to Green Flag 17-01

Green Flag exercises provide critical training for approximately 75,000 joint forces and coalition personnel per year, including 3,000 sorties, 6,000 flight hours, and the expenditure of over 700,000 pounds of live and training ordnance on the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif.
Oct. 11, 2016
Fire Prevention Week begins Oct. 9

Fire Prevention Week kicks off Oct. 9 and will go through Oct. 15. This year’s campaign, “Dont Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of a three year effort to educate the public about essential elements of smoke alarm safety.
Oct. 5, 2016
Nellis finishes end of year close out

Sept. 30 marked the end of the 2016 fiscal year. Members of the 99th Comptroller Squadron and 99th Contracting Squadron worked long days and nights throughout the final weeks of September to close out the fiscal year budget for both Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases.The combined budget for Nellis
Oct. 5, 2016
NDI: catching the smallest problems

The Non-destructive Inspection Lab inspects aircraft structures and sub-assemblies for defects and foreign objects by performing oil analysis, fluorescent dye penetrant, fluorescent magnetic particle, ultrasonic, eddy current and radiographic inspections. With these processes the NDI Lab can inspect
Sept. 30, 2016
National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm. “Suicide is a growing concern not only for the Air Force and
Sept. 26, 2016
EOD flight pays tribute to fallen Airman

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Flight paid respect to Buras by naming and dedicating their newest facility in his honor on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. during a ceremony, Sept. 21.