Family finds closure, Airman returns home

Catujita and Thomas Baker, parents of Staff Sgt. Antonio Tucker, received confirmation their son was recovered from Lake Mead, Nev., April 18, nearly 10 months after they had found out he was missing. The previous search for Tucker, a remotely piloted aircraft crew chief from the 432nd Aircraft

Fourth F-35A Lightning II Arrives at Nellis

Child abuse prevention: Make community a better place

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. This month, and the remainder of the year, family advocacy encourages everyone to play their part in making our community a better place for children and families.Informed, unified families and communities can enhance our children's social and

Fundraiser held for Air Force Assistance Fund

'Moving on up:' Are you prepared to move out of dorms

"One of the biggest milestones in an Airman's career can be moving out of the dorms and into a place of their own," said Quan Franklin, 99th Force Support Squadron community readiness financial specialist.Before an Airman is able to move onto the economy, there are some requirements that must be

Danger: Be aware of expired medications

Unused and expired medications can be harmful to public and environmental safety if not properly handled.Many people are unaware of the laws associated with properly disposing and handling unused and expired medications.Prescription medications can be just as dangerous as street drugs without the

Packing up: Preparing for a smooth move

For service members who are permanently changing stations, be aware that the peak summer move season, May 15 to Sept. 30, is just around the corner.To ensure a smooth move, contact the Nellis Traffic Management Office to set up an initial Personal Property briefing as soon as you receive your PCS

Nellis cleans up in observance of Earth Day

Millions of people around the world will observe Earth Day April 22. Air Force leaders are challenging Airmen and their families to contribute to the effort to protect the environment. The Air Force theme for this year is "Conserve Today, Secure Tomorrow," and this year's celebration focuses on

AFPC implements live chat capability on myPers website

The Air Force Personnel Center now provides live chat capability through the myPers website, AFPC officials announced recently.Since April 5, live chat capability has provided users interested in retiring with the option of real time communication with personnel specialists. Additional topics will

Sequestration will affect force readiness

The four branches of the military delivered another warning to Congress April 18 that a prolonged budget sequester will significantly affect military readiness, and could leave the services unable to carry out defense strategy.Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Larry Spencer told lawmakers