ALS honors new graduates

Sixty-four Airmen completed their first Professional Military Education milestone by graduating Airman Leadership School as part of Class 12-G here Oct. 11.Eight members of the class were recognized with individual awards.Senior Airman Tanja Kambel, a member of the 99th Security Forces Squadron,

63rd BSB activation ceremony held at Nellis

More than 170 Soldiers gathered at the Sports Pavilion here to attend the 63rd Brigade Support Battalion activation ceremony Oct. 21.The 63rd BSB plans, coordinates, synchronizes, and executes replenishment operations in support of brigade operations. Some of the battalion's key supply operations

Motorcycle riding gear for safety

I am a huge fan of motorcycle specific safety gear, and I see plenty of folks that ... well ... aren't. Anything that covers exposed skin is better than nothing, but there are certain characteristics or requirements of gear that motorcyclists should wear when riding.A motorcycle jacket with

Security Forces Pumpkin Patrol plans for Halloween Safety

This Halloween the 99th Security Forces Squadron is taking care to ensure safety for trick-or-treaters and the base populous.During the holiday season many families participate in trick-or-treating, a tradition where children dress up in a costume and go door-to-door gathering candy.The potential

Nellis Energy Team challenges Airmen to save during Energy Action Month

The Nellis Energy team is promoting energy conservation during Energy Action Month by challenging Airmen to save energy. Since October is Energy Action Month, it's a time for everyone to think about the importance of energy in their daily lives. The Nellis Energy team members here have been working

Behind the red line: Vital OR staff supports 12 specialties

Members working in the Operation Room at the Mike O' Callaghan Federal Medical Center strive to provide the best medical support to military members and their families, and authorized DOD and Veterans Affairs beneficiaries.From preparation to the end of surgery, these Airmen and civilians work

HAWC promotes better lifestyle choices: HAWC offers spin class

The Health and Wellness Center here is promoting healthier lifestyle choices for Airmen and their families by offering a variety of classes and services, and one way the staff is doing this is by offering a spin class.Spin classes offer participants a more intense cardio group-instructed workout

Nellis Airmen celebrate RED HORSE birthday

Airmen of the 820th RED HORSE, or Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operations Repair Squadron Engineers, celebrate their birthday Oct. 12 here. The celebration involved physical activities and showing pride in what their unit stands for."This morning we had an 8.2K fun run," said Chief Master Sgt.

Nellis participates in 5th Annual Fire Muster

Follow rules when driving government vehicles

People drive their privately-owned vehicles to and from their homes, to work, or to run errands around the installation every day. There are also people who drive government-owned vehicles daily on the installation to keep the mission going whether it is to refuel aircraft, deliver parts from the