Nellis accepts delivery of F-35 with ceremony

In the Thunderbird Hangar filled to capacity, Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Lofgren, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, formally accepted delivery of three F-35A Lightning IIs March 19.The aircraft will be assigned to the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron where they will undergo operational

New automation process cuts Post-9/11 GI Bill claims processing times by more than half

As part of its ongoing transformation from paper-based to electronic claims processing, the Department of Veterans Affairs has continued to improve the automated payment of benefits for Veterans participating in the Post-9/11 GI Bill education program. As a result, VA is now providing benefit

Lessons from a pro: Invest for retirement now

A member of the Air Force Civic Leader program and financial expert recently addressed several ways Airmen can prepare better for retirement.John O'Connor, the chairman of J.H. Whitney Investment Management, spoke about what Airmen can do now, in order to take away a substantial pension by the time

Maj. Gen. Lofgren speaks at Chamber of Commerce luncheon

Nellis youth wins state title

Angel Reynoso, Nellis Air Force Base Youth of the Year, won the Boys and Girls Club's State Youth of the Year title for Nevada March 13.Reynoso was chosen from seven finalists to represent the state at the regional Youth of the Year competition to be held later this year.Reynoso,17, is the son of

Civil Engineer Airman wins Diamond Sharp Award

Warrior Fitness Center hosts shamrock 5K

Other options available for college

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Cody sent out a letter March 12 to Airmen stating military Tuition Assistance has been suspended for the rest of the 2013 fiscal year due to sequestration.In October 2002, TA went from 75 percent not to exceed $3,500 to 100 percent not to exceed $4,500

57th Wing saves lives with blood drive

The 57th Wing hosts a blood drive at outdoor recreation March 22, and the unit is hoping for max participation from people here. According to America's Blood Centers, one pint of donated blood can save up to three lives. "Donated blood is used for all sorts of patients in the Las Vegas area. It is

34th Weapons Squadron begins terminal employment phase

The 34th Weapons Squadron, assigned to the U.S. Air Force Weapons School, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., will begin the terminal employment phase of their class syllabus March 11 over the Orchard Combat Training Center, Idaho. Four students assigned to the USAF Weapons School will be put into rigorous