CFC 2014 kicks off

The Combined Federal Campaign kicked off here Sept. 2 and will run through Dec. 15.The CFC is an opportunity for all federal employees to donate money to a number of non-profit organizations that assist individuals in need."The CFC wraps up a bunch of different organizations into one," said Capt.

65th AGRS inactivated

First DOD general officer completes F-35 qualification training

When the wheels of his F-35A Lightning II touched down here around 1 p.m., Sept. 26, Maj. Gen. Jay Silveria became the first Department of Defense general officer to complete qualification training in the joint strike fighter.Silveria, the commander of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center at Nellis

Disaster planning: Practice makes perfect

The month of September has been all about education on disaster preparedness. Plans have been made and kits built, the last step is to practice, practice, practice.Plans should be made for both evacuation and sheltering in place scenarios, said Tech. Sgt. Danielle Clark, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron

End of an era: 65th AGRS set to inactivate

After almost a decade of unyielding service, the 65th Aggressor Squadron will be inactivating. Since being reactivated on Sept. 15, 2005, the 65th AGRS has helped provide air combat training for military members from the different branches as well as foreign allies.The Aggressor program originally

Nellis remembers POWs, those MIA

They're in the maroon-colored vests sitting in the front row. They're bowing their heads in remembrance.They're former prisoners of war who gathered here at Freedom Park to remember their brothers-in-arms and honor those missing in action during a POW/MIA Recognition Ceremony Sept. 19."I feel it's

Drug take back campaign coming to NAFB

The National Drug Take Back Day will be held at the Exchange here from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Sept. 26 and 27.During National Drug Take Back Day, the 99th Medical Group and 99th Security Forces Squadron collaborate to collect unused or expired medications in an effort to reduce drug abuse, poisoning,

Ammo preps new jammer missile

Nellis celebrates Air Force birthday

Nellis/Creech soccer team brings home bronze trophy

Twenty service members from Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases' soccer team competed and tied for third place, with Dyess Air Force Base's soccer team, in the 2014 Department of Defense's Defender Cup soccer tournament.The Defender Cup is an annual military soccer tournament held at the STAR Soccer