Nellis sweeps ISR awards

Congratulations to the following Airmen who were recognized for their exceptional efforts and accomplishments in support of the Air Force and national missions:Capt. Ryan T. Hudson, 19th Weapons Squadron, 57th Wing -- Air Force's Outstanding Officer Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance

Service members, civilians, spouses can take 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey

The 2013 Air Force Community Assessment Survey began Air Force wide April 5.The CAS will be administered to randomly selected active-duty service members and their spouses; reservists and their spouses; civilian employees and, for the first time since the survey started in 1998-1999, guardsmen and

Lightning strikes through clear skies of Nellis

Lightning seldom appears in the Las Vegas sky, but when it does, it is always something to behold.Local residents can attest to the unique opportunity in Southern Nevada of seeing one bolt of lightning dash across the sky with the Las Vegas skyline in the background. However on April 4, witnesses

Month of the Military Child: FSS hosts appreciation event for military children

The 99th Force Support Squadron held a Military Child Appreciation Day April 6 at the Nellis Youth Center. The event provided an opportunity for military children to interact with Airmen from different career fields and to see the importance of what their parents do in the Air Force."It was a

Airmen "Party for a Cause"

TRICARE offers new prescription coverage to help kick tobacco

TRICARE beneficiaries living in the U.S. now have a new weapon in their fight to kick the tobacco habit. Tobacco cessation medications are now covered through the TRICARE Pharmacy Home Delivery program. The medications are available to beneficiaries with a prescription who are 18 years or older, but

Hagel seeks to limit convening authority powers under UCMJ

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel will ask Congress to change military law so that commanders cannot overturn major convictions, the secretary announced in a written statement issued April 8.Article 60 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice currently gives power to "convening authorities," or

Air Combat Command stands down units due to budget cuts

The United States Air Force will begin to stand down active duty combat units starting today to ensure the remaining units supporting worldwide operations can maintain sufficient readiness through the remainder of the fiscal year.The stand down is the result of cuts to the command's operations and

Stressed parents get help with new program

With April designated as Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Defense Department is highlighting its commitment to preventing child abuse and neglect among military families, especially through the Family Advocacy Program, and providing those who need it with counseling.The FAP focuses on strengthening

Voluntary separation programs continue through August

Eligible officers and enlisted members have until Aug. 1 to submit their application for separation under the fiscal 2013 voluntary force management programs, Air Force officials reminded Airmen today.Announced in February, FY13 force management programs support the Air Force effort to reduce