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  • Colombia participates in Red Flag for first time

    Red Flag exercises bring unique training opportunities to air forces from multiple nations, and for the first time, the Colombian air force embraced those opportunities. The journey Colombia made to participate in Red Flag started more than three years ago when its air force was recognized for its

  • Winds of Change

    During recent weeks, strong winds have hit the Las Vegas Valley. The National Weather Service has reported sustained winds reaching 30 mph and wind gusts between 40-55 mph. Winds of this magnitude have the potential to bring down trees, power lines and signs. They can turn unsecured objects into

  • STARBASE Nellis seeks students

    STARBASE Nellis will hold a new class from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. 30 July to 2 Aug. here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. STARBASE-- Science and Technology Academies Reinforcing Basic Aviation and Space Exploration--Nellis is Nevada's first STARBASE academy. With a staff of four teachers and administrators,

  • Nellis welcomes new USAF Warfare Center commander

    Maj. Gen. Jeffrey G. Lofgren assumed command and responsibilities of the United States Air Force Warfare Center from Maj. Gen. James W. "Bill" Hyatt during a change of command ceremony July 20 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. General Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, presided over the

  • MiCare: Controlling your health care

    The 99th Medical Group is encouraging patients to take more control of their healthcare by enrolling in MiCare. MiCare Secure Messaging is an online service that allows efficient electronic exchange between patients and their healthcare team. It allows for a more secure exchange of health

  • Nurses needed at Medical Center

    The 99th Medical Group is looking to expand their nursing staff.After upgrading to the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center and expanding the care the facility can offer, the MDG is looking to increase its nursing staff to ease and assist current nursing requirements."We're looking at bringing in

  • U.S. Air Force Weapons School veteran visits Nellis

    Retired Col. Ronald E. Catton, a graduate and former instructor from the weapons school, visited U.S. Air Force Weapons School Airmen July 13 to share his knowledge and experiences.Catton attended the then Fighter Weapons School more than 50 years ago. He was the first of only two students ever to

  • NBA supports Nellis

    The Nellis Warrior Fitness Center basketball court was packed to capacity as more than 100 of Nellis Air Force Base's youth were given the chance to be mentored by six USA Basketball Legends during the Hoops for Troops event July 10, 2012. USA Legends Lenny Wilkens, Gary Payton, Chris Mullin,

  • 57th Wing's blood drive benefits community

    The 57th Wing and United Blood Services will host a blood drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., July 19 and 20 at the Outdoor Recreation Center.United Blood Services provides blood and blood products to the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center, which helps active-duty service members and their families,

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