Weapons School class 12B graduation

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School traces its roots to the Aircraft Gunnery School established in 1949 at Las Vegas Air Force Base. This organization brought together a cadre of World War II veterans dedicated to the fundamental goal of teaching the next generation of pilots their combat-tested

Behind the Scenes: Making the Mission Happen

Weapons School Mission Employment Phase begins

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force conducts Mission Employment Phase training Dec. 3-12. Mission Employment Phase is the capstone, graduation exercise conducted by the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. The exercise incorporates Air Force

USAF AMMOS Celebrates 10th Anniversary, graduates 25th class

On Nov. 20, 2012, the U. S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School celebrated its 10th anniversary of expanding combat capability in the U. S. Air Force with the graduation of Combat Support Course Class 12B. Class 12B is the 25th class to graduate from USAF AMMOS since the

Intramural Football Championship

Running Safety

Running is one sure fire way to stay fit and ready. More than 50 million people over the age of six years old actively participate in single activity exercises like running, cycling and walking. In 2008, 4,378 pedestrians were killed from traffic crashes in the US and another 69,000 were injured. On

Weapons School Mission Employment Phase begins

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - Southern Nevada residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force conducts Mission Employment Phase training Dec. 3-12. Mission Employment Phase is the capstone, graduation exercise conducted by the U.S. Air Force Weapons School. The exercise

Nellis and local community sweeten Airmen's holidays

Nellis and local community partners are joining together to donate more than 12,000 cookies for this year's annual Airman Cookie Drive.The Airman Cookie Drive is a tradition where donated confectionary delicacies are gifted to single Airmen living in the dormitories on Nellis and Creech Air Force

The Little Things Mean A lot to Safe Motorcycle Riding

Little things mean a lot. It's a phrase we have all grown up with, and probably, take for granted. Motorcyclists can't afford, from a safety standpoint, to take anything for granted. When things go wrong on a motorcycle they go wrong in a hurry, often with painful or fatal results.Little thing #1:

Great American Smokeout gives smokers a running start to quit

The Health and Wellness Center and 99th Force Support Squadron held The Great American Smokeout 5k and Turkey Trot Nov. 15, 2012, at the Warrior Fitness Center in support of Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Approximately 100 Airmen and their families participated in the 3.3 mile run from the fitness