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July 17, 2012
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,
July 17, 2012
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,
July 17, 2012
Mike O’Callaghan Federal Medical Center holds first clinical investigation program research symposium

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - The 99th Medical Group Clinical Investigation Program held its first research symposium June 27, attended by approximately 65 physicians, nurses and staff.The symposium gave the graduating residency class a venue to present their research projects and/or scholarly
July 17, 2012
Senior Enlisted Advisor to CJCS visits Nellis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, visited Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range to see and better understand Airmen and their capabilities."It's been a very, very good trip," Battaglia said. "[My wife,] Lisa
July 16, 2012
Load Crew Competition

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stacey Lennartz, Staff Sgt. Elisa Guzman and Senior Airman Robert Detrano, 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft armament systems Airmen, lift an AIM-9 Sidewinder air-to-air missile July 6, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Airmen are graded on a written
July 13, 2012
Resiliency: A challenge at any pay grade

Promotion to chief master sergeant is often seen as one of the ultimate accomplishments in an enlisted members' career. Yet as a Chief, it can seem like one is expected to be impervious to outside pressures simply because we have years of experience in dealing with personnel issues of every
July 11, 2012
Fitnesss conditioning classes on schedule at the Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center at Nellis Air Force Base develops new fitness programs to help train Airmen and dependents to receive a proper workout to eliminate the threat of injury. Remaining fit to fight has been an ongoing Air Force emphasis. In 2010 the Air Force Fitness Test standards
July 11, 2012
Doctor provides life-saving medical care despite broken leg

A 34-year-old critical care pulmonologist assigned to the 99th Medical Operations Squadron here went from needing rescue to providing emergency medical attention to a California Highway Patrol officer July 5 near Big Bear Lake in the Shasta Trinity Forest.Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn, 99th MDOS
July 10, 2012
NDI technicians’ integrity works

Technicians of the Nellis Non-Destructive Inspection Laboratory (NDI) demonstrate "Integrity First" each and every day while performing potentially lifesaving inspections that ensure mission completion.NDI is the examination of an object or material with technology that does not affect its future
July 10, 2012
Senior Enlisted Advisor to CJCS visits Nellis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to enlisted Airmen and their spouses about the CJCS' top four priorities for the military enlisted corps July 10, 2012. Battaglia serves as the principal military advisor to the