Thunderbirds meet Air Force legend

The heritage of the U.S. Air Force is filled with heros that many Airmen can name quite easily. Wilbur and Orville Wright, Jimmy Doolittle, Chuck Yeager are legends in their own right. Col. Bob McCormick might not be quite as well known, but his efforts in the 1950s helped change the face of

Nellis, Creech Chiefs' Group selects latest 'Excellence in Action' performer

Staff Sgt. Christy M. Fradette, a cyber network analyst assigned to the 57th Information Aggressor Squadron, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., is the Nellis/Creech Chiefs' Group February 2010 Excellence in Action award winner.Sergeant Fradette was selected as the month's top performer based on her recent

USAF Warfare Center announces first quarter top performers

The United States Air Force Warfare Center has selected their first quarter top performers as follows:USAF Warfare Center Airman of the Quarter:Airman 1st Class Mawali C. RobertsUSAF Warfare Center Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter:Staff Sgt. Melissa DroddyUSAF Warfare Center Senior

99th Air Base Wing announces first quarter top performers

The 99th Air Base Wing has announced their selection of their first quarter top performers, as follows: 99th Air Base Wing Airman of the Quarter:Senior Airman Guillermo Rodriques-Marquez, 99th Mission Support Group99th Air Base Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Quarter:Tech. Sgt Jeffrey Basaldua,

Horses heal our nation's heroes

Winston Churchill said, "There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." That's the premise behind Laurie Willmott's new program, Spirit Therapies, an equestrian therapy program part of the Horses Healing Heroes program. This program is designed to serve both

57th Wing congratulates quarterly award winners

The 57th Wing Quarterly Award winners for the first quarter of 2009 were announced April 9.  The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the 57th Wing who have made exceptional performance in the workplace and outstanding contributions to the local community over the past quarter.Below are the

ACM, USO partner to bring free concert to military, families

The Academy of Country Music's charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives and the USO are partnering to provide a free concert to military members and their families at Nellis Air Force Base, April 17.The event, which begins at 2 p.m. at the Nellis Sports Field will be hosted by Storme Warren, host of Great

Nellis conducts local MARE exercise

Adequate rest best way to battle fatigue

Many people have driven to work tired and tried to stay alert by drinking coffee or energy drinks. Though caffeine may help for a short while, it does not compare to getting adequate rest; the human body needs seven to eight hours of sleep a day to function properly.Recently, a driver was towing

Community honors the honor guard

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - Every year, the Nellis Honor Guard performs diligently to ensure the Air Force is represented at numerous events around the community. These ambassadors of the Air Force give a glimpse into the precision, dedication and discipline it takes to be in the world's greatest