Memorial service for Airman set

A memorial service for an Airman who died in a motorcycle accident is schedule for 2 p.m. Sept. 28 at the chapel. Senior Airman Jimmy Rivera, 22, 823rd Maintenance Squadron weapons load-crew member, from Pasadena, Calif., died at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area Sept. 23. "This is a tragic

Nellis helps Make-A-Wish come true

There are many people who wish for the opportunity to see the home of the fighter pilot.With the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Georgious Kalevrosoglou, an 18 year old from Greece, diagnosed with leukemia, was able to do just that.Members of the 57th Wing gave Kalevrosoglou and his family a

Five precautions and preventions for this Flu Season

Sniffling, sneezing, coughing, wheezing are some of the symptoms that let everyone know the flu season is back in full swing.The flu season can begin as early as October and lasts throughout winter with the most cases traditionally documented as occurring between January and March."When I think of

Rape Aggression Defense System course empowers Airmen

With all exits blocked, vision impaired, and a crowd of aggressors surrounding her, the Rape Aggression Defense Systems student sprung into action. Utilizing the training she received from the class, she acted quickly as the Airmen playing the role of aggressors swept in to incapacitate her. "No!,"

Using the power of your vote

No one has to miss out on getting their vote in for the upcoming general election. With FVAP.gov voting for military members, it is simpler than ever.The 2012 general election will be held Nov. 6 and deadlines to register absentee ballots are state-dependent and can be found at the FVAP.gov website.

Homeland Security Investigations conduct training at Nellis

Drug Take Back Campaign

The National Drug Take Back Campaign will be held 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept. 29 at the Exchange. Department of Defense beneficiaries will be able to walk up to the booth and dispose of their prescription and over-the-counter medications in a disposal box provided by the Drug Enforcement

Successful Retiree Appreciation Day a team effort

The Nellis, Creech, and Nevada Test and Training Range's annual Retiree Appreciation Day was held at the Thunderbird hangar Sept. 15.The event offered an information fair, where 65 different vendors provided information and medical screenings to approximately 810 retirees. It also featured a

Tobacco Cessation: HAWC promotes better lifestyle choices

The Health and Wellness Center here is promoting healthier lifestyle choices for Airmen and their families by offering a variety of classes and services.One class offered at the HAWC is the tobacco cessation class. Tobacco cessation offers dependency advice, guidance and support to people wishing to

Airmen conduct out of cycle FOD walk due to construction

Airmen conducted a foreign object debris walk here Sept. 14 due to ongoing construction on the airfield.A FOD walk is a necessary step to ensure pilot and aircraft safety by removing bits of debris from areas where it may do damage to airframes."Without everyone's participation and hard work, we