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Press Releases and Media Advisories

  • USAF Thunderbirds Las Vegas 27 June Flyover Times

    Residents and visitors are invited to look to the skies Saturday, June 27, beginning at approximately 7:15 p.m. as the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority partner to perform a special flyover across Las Vegas to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary.

  • Thunderbirds earn final certification for 2026 show season

    The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” earned their final certification for the upcoming 2026 season from Gen. Adrian Spain, commander of Air Combat Command, March 5, 2026. Thursday’s certification affirms the team’s role in showcasing the unparalleled

  • THUNDERBIRDS KICK OFF 2026 WINTER TRAINING

    The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” arrived in Spaceport America, New Mexico, to begin their first of three winter training trips to prepare for the upcoming 2026 show season on Jan. 8, 2026.Winter training involves the full-scale deployment of

  • Thunderbird Aircraft Incident

    On December 3, 2025, at approximately 10:45a.m., a Thunderbird pilot safely ejected from a F-16C Fighting Falcon aircraft during a training mission over controlled airspace in California.

  • Nellis defenders wound suspect at main gate

    An individual was shot and injured by a member of the 99th Security Forces Squadron early Wednesday morning near the main gate of Nellis Air Force Base. The incident occurred at approximately 12:30 a.m.

  • DiFalco trial concludes

    Lieutenant Colonel Kevin J. DiFalco was sentenced September 24 following a two-week general court-martial trial by a military judge to twelve years six months of confinement, dismissal, total forfeitures of pay and allowances, and a reprimand.

  • Public Hearing

    The Air Force will hold two virtual public hearings to provide the public with the opportunity to learn more about the Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for the Master Plan and Installation Development Actions at Nellis Air Force Base and provide input. All members of the public are

  • 58th Rescue Squadron Inactivation

    Lt. Col. Jeffrey S. Edson will relinquish command of the 58th Rescue Squadron during the 58th RQS Inactivation Ceremony at 9 a.m. June 18, 2025, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

  • Noise Advisory

    Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the U.S. Air Force conducts routine military training from May 19 to June 9.

 

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