Voting now open for American Airman Video Contest

Voting for the 2014 American Airman Video Contest is now open and runs until Aug. 22 at 3 p.m. CDT.The contest launched July 1 for all total force Airmen to showcase their Air Force stories in short selfie videos."Every Airman has a story -- and smartphone technology now allows those Airmen to share

Nellis leadership hosts Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony

Nellis leadership hosted an Honorary Commander Induction Ceremony here Aug. 7, 2014. Twelve new honorary commanders were inducted into the program. According to Col. Richard Boutwell, 99th Air Base Wing commander, public trust and community support are the key to a strong military structure. The

Avoid sickness: Immunizations offer disease protection

The month of August is designated as National Immunization Awareness Month to raise awareness for preventable disease and sickness.Immunizations protect Airmen and their families' wellness and play a large role in maintaining unit readiness. "It is very important to stay up-to-date with

Rock stars meet, greet Airmen

New inspection system taking form at Nellis

The publication of Air Force Instruction 90-201, Air Force Inspection System, brought fundamental changes to the way the base conducts inspections.Under the new system, units will no longer be spending weeks and months preparing for a one-week inspection from the Air Combat Command Inspector General

Change of close out dates, elimination of CRO report phase-out begins with Tech. Sgts.

The chief of staff and chief master sergeant of the Air Force announced in July a series of changes to the enlisted evaluation and promotion system which will focus on ensuring job performance is the most important factor when evaluating and identifying Airmen for promotion.Announced changes will be

Wake up: Don't drive while tired

Nellis Airmen save elderly couple during flash flood

Three Airmen from the 820th RED HORSE, assisted by three members of the 799th Air Base Squadron, saved an elderly couple during a flash flood Aug. 4 while they were on their way home from their work sites at Creech Air Force Base.Tech. Sgt. Adam Dixon, the first 820th RED HORSE responder, was one of

Airmen honored, players fly high at USA men’s basketball scrimmage

Air Force tests new chief master sergeant EPR form

Air Force leaders will test the newly developed AF Form 912, Enlisted Performance Report [CMSgt], during the calendar year 2014 Regular Air Force Command Chief Master Sergeant Screening Board, which convenes at the Pentagon in September, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.Development of a