Red Flag 14-3 just days away

With Red Flag 14-3 set to commence on July 14, base officials would like to remind Southern Nevada residents that they may notice increased military aircraft activity as part of the exercise, which is scheduled to end July 25.Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air, space

Dental squadron seeks qualified patients

The 99th Dental Squadron's Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program, here is seeking patients in need of multiple dental procedures that include, but not limited to; root canals, crowns, dentures, fillings, gum disease and tooth extractions.To qualify the patient must present a need

Hope for best, prepare for worst

Through the many stages of life some people think they are invincible, that death and tragedy could only happen to those that are elderly and unlike themselves. It is important to think about all of the possibilities no matter how discerning and be equipped with the knowledge necessary to be

Airmen, families celebrate at Freedom Fest

Airmen encouraged to review vRED

When Airmen go through major changes in their life, such as marriage, a permanent change of station, or having a child, one of the first things that should come to mind is, "I have to update my Virtual Record of Emergency Data," or vRED.While this is not always the case, it is imperative Airmen

July 7 – Pulse on AF force management

Featured in this force management update are details regarding civilian force management program expansions and ongoing officer early retirement and enlisted retention boards.Civilian force management - voluntary early retirement authority and voluntary separation incentive pay The Air Force

TRICARE offers 24/7 nurse advice line

Sometimes it is difficult to know if and when to seek medical help for an acute health problem, so having professional assistance at a moment's notice is invaluable. The Military Health System's new Nurse Advice Line for TRICARE beneficiaries does just that. As of April 2014, TRICARE beneficiaries

New school directory guides parents of special-needs kids

A permanent-change-of-station move prompts its own challenges, but family members with special-needs children face another complexity when looking for the right schools at their new home, a Defense Department official said here July 2.Ed Tyner, acting deputy director of DOD's special needs program,

Boutwell becomes new Nellis 'Mayor'

Col. Richard H. Boutwell, 99th Air Base Wing commander, accepted command of the wing during a ceremony held at the Thunderbird hangar here June 27.Maj. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, U. S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, presided over the ceremony."To take on the responsibility of the 99th [ABW] takes

RED HORSE welcomes COMACC