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May 4, 2023
99th CES wins Readiness Challenge IX

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron represented Air Combat Command and won the ninth iteration of the Air Force CE Readiness Challenge. The challenge took place at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, between April 18-22, 2023. The Readiness Challenge is a capstone event to test the readiness of Air Force
May 4, 2023
Food Summit looks to future of 27+ DAF stateside dining operations

DALLAS – More than 70 installation, Air Force Services Center and industry culinary experts gathered here April 11-13 to discuss current and future Food 2.0 dining operations with a goal of delivering better, faster menu options to patrons. With the Food 2.0 Owners Summit held in an innovative
May 3, 2023
CMSAF visits Nellis

During her visit, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass spoke with NCOs over lunch, received a first-hand look at dormitories on base and held an all-call. Bass also tried a specialty burger recipe known as the Big “Purr”-ger created by Airman Gary Quinata Ogo, 99th Force Support
April 28, 2023
ACC wins Readiness Challenge IX

Airmen representing Air Combat Command and the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron from Nellis Air Force Base took the title at Readiness Challenge IX, the Department of the Air Force’s annual civil engineer skills competition, April 24 to 28.
April 12, 2023
The PTDO USecAF visits Nellis

The Hon. Kristyn Jones, assistant secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller, performing the duties of under secretary of the Air Force and Congress members tour Nellis Air Force Base, April 7, 2023. Jones’ visit to Nellis consisted of time at Airmen dormitories, the Mike
April 11, 2023
40th AS, 1st AD conduct Operation Night King exercise

The 40th Airlift Squadron and 1st Armored Division conducted Operation Night King at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Mar. 26, 2023.
April 11, 2023
53rd Wing uses Ex Black Flag to validate Tactical C2 capabilities for ground and air forces

The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron Command and Control (C2) Division built upon their previous work by expanding the use of a mobile C2 concept to include simultaneous operations from an airborne C-17 and a Mobile Tactical C2 vehicle during exercise Black Flag 23-1 in late February, 2023.
April 7, 2023
Israeli Air Force Adir participates in Red Flag for first time

The Israeli Air Force returned to Nellis Air Force Base to participate in Red Flag 23-2, this time with its F-35I Adir. The large-scale exercise took place from March 13 to 24, challenging participants to adapt to and overcome complex, multi-domain scenarios, all while up against Nellis’
March 27, 2023
Personnel Recovery Airmen test JT-JUMPR during Red Flag

New York Air National Guardsmen from the 101st Rescue Squadron and 102nd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing, are more prepared to deploy after taking part in Red Flag-Nellis 23-2, March 12-24.
March 20, 2023
Air Force incorporates Agile Combat Employment in Red Flag 23-1

As flying units from around the globe converged at Nellis Air Force Base for Red Flag 23-1, the 505th Command and Control Wing welcomed the 355th Wing’s Command and Control Force Element, or C2FE, from Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, to execute as the first Lead Wing C2FE in a Tier 1 Large Force