SecAF discusses sequestration impacts at AFA

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley addressed more than 500 men and women on the final day of the Air Force Association's 29th Air Warfare Symposium & Technology Exposition Feb. 22 here.During his address, Donley spoke about several issues that are on the Air Force's radar, including budget

F-35s grounded as precaution after crack found in engine blade

All F-35s have been grounded as a precaution after a routine engine inspection revealed a crack on an engine blade, Defense Department officials said Feb. 22 here.Officials call this a "cautionary suspension of flight." The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps fly F-35s.Inspectors found the crack in an

Legal office assists service members, spouses with vehicle registrations

The Nellis Air Force Base Legal Office offers a variety of services to active duty members, reservists, retirees and their families. One of those services is assisting active duty members and their spouses renew vehicle registrations. In Nevada, out-of-state residents who are active-duty in the

Drivers continue to find road bumpy after answering automobile ads

An individual or individuals claiming to be "Exchange Inc." have been placing advertisements in auto magazines and commercial newspapers, leading Army & Air Force Exchange Service shoppers to believe they're purchasing a vehicle through the Department of Defense retailer."This has been a problem for

F-22 replica unveiled at City of Las Vegas Park grand opening

Panetta notifies Congress DOD preparing for furloughs

Defense Secretary Leon E. Panetta has notified Congress that the Defense Department is prepared to implement furloughs for civilian personnel in response to the threat of sequestration.In a memo to all employees, Panetta vowed to continue working with Congress to avoid sequestration, which would add

Airmen keep fuel flowing freely

When an aircraft lands here, one of the first things it needs is more fuel.The Airmen of the 455th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants section work every day to ensure the Department of Defense's busiest single-runway airfield is always ready to fly.The POL

Celebrate Children’s Dental Health Month

Many parents don't realize the importance of baby teeth and think it's probably OK if the teeth get a cavity or two because they'll just end up falling out. Not so! Most people don't think of cavities for what they really are -- a visible sign of an infection. This bacterial infection can be

Nellis hosts National Prayer breakfast

This year's National Prayer Breakfast observance is scheduled for 8 a.m. March 1 at the Club. The featured speaker is Chaplain (Maj.) Kenneth Beale, a 99th Air Base Wing chaplain. The focus of this year's breakfast is "God and Country" based on the lessons learned during Beale's deployment

Pharmacy provides interim prescription refills

The main pharmacy is now providing interim refill prescriptions for those who have run out of prescriptions before their next appointment. This is for chronic or maintenance use medication that meets specific criteria. This type of program, started in January, is following a trend found at other