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  • 57th Wing recognizes its annual award winners

    The 57th Wing leadership recently announced its award winners for 2012 at a banquet held Feb. 8. The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the 57th Wing who have performed exceedingly well in the workplace and have made outstanding contributions to the local community over the past year.The

  • CE Support Changing

    Effective immediately, the Civil Engineering Squadron will only be responding to emergency work orders here.The reason for this change is a decrease in funds provided by the Department of Defense."With the uncertainty of the [Congressional] budget and waiting on [it] to be passed, in case

  • New changes coming to Vehicle Control program

    For units who have government-owned or leased vehicles, the way these assets will be managed is changing. Air Combat Command has been selected to test the "Airmen Saving Time" initiative, which involves the elimination of Vehicle Control Officers and Vehicle Control Non-Commissioned Officers.The new

  • Spring safety: A little thought can prevent injuries

    With spring right around the corner we find ourselves bursting with excitement at the thought of warmer weather and fresh air. While you might realize that sports injuries increase during spring and summer months, you may not know cleaning-related injuries increase as well. Before you begin cleaning

  • STOMP is coming to Nellis

    One in 10 Military children has special educational or healthcare needs. Many of these children may need an Individualized Education Program, commonly referred to as an IEP, or if younger, birth to age 3, an Individual Family Service Plan, or IFSP. Still others may need a 504 or Accommodation Plan.

  • Act like a Superhero

    I was recently picking up a few items at a local retail chain at lunchtime; everywhere I walked, someone wanted to shake my hand or say, "Thank you for your service." It made me proud to be wearing the uniform of the U.S. Air Force.While waiting in the checkout lane, I noticed a little boy shopping

  • Rugby players host clinic at Nellis AFB

    Two of the world's top Rugby Sevens players visited the Nellis Warrior Fitness Center to host a rugby skills camp for youth and military members on Feb. 6. Rugby Sevens is a variant of traditional rugby; teams are made up of seven players on each side, instead of the 15-a-side game. Sevens matches

  • AF leaders: Sequestration, more budget cuts will be devastating

    Sequestration would leave the Air Force with untrained people, a lack of equipment and be "devastating" to the service, officials said Feb. 7.The warning echoes what Department of Defense officials have stated for months about across-the-board defense cuts, in addition to an ongoing continuing

  • Nellis dining facilities compete for Hennessy Award

    The 99th Force Support Squadron's dining facilities are competing against dining facilities from 12 other bases in the Air Force for the Hennessy Award. The Hennessy Award is the most prestigious award an Air Force dining facility can receive. Along with the award, the winners will also receive a

  • New roundabout coming to Beale gate

    If you like coming on to Nellis Air Force Base through the Beale gate, just down Las Vegas Boulevard from the main gate, get ready for construction and the detours that come with it.The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron will be taking down the stop signs just through the gate and putting in a roundabout

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