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  • Biometrics strengthen Nellis entry control

    Nellis Air Force base is introducing a new security program for base access, the Defense Biometric Identification System.DBIDS is a Homeland Security and Department of Defense initiative to manage personnel, property and installation access.The program, originally developed at Korean bases, is now

  • Sponsors: critical lifeline to newcomers

    Whether it's the first move or just the latest of many, a move to a new base can be one of the most stressful parts of a military career, full of uncertainties affecting every aspect of life. That's where unit sponsors come in.The unit sponsor's job is to assist newcomers with their move, serving as

  • Fuel truck changes may save Air Force millions of dollars

    The 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron completed installation of new fueling equipment that may save the Air Force millions of dollars.The squadron completed installation in March of two test examples of the Hydrant Mobile Refueler system, or HYMORE, on its R-11 fuel tanker trucks. The test is part

  • Air Force's top instructors train Red Flag 12-3 participants

    U.S. Air Force Weapons School instructor pilots served as "tactical mentors" to Red Flag 12-3 participants, providing advanced knowledge and instruction during the exercise, held Feb. 27 through March 16.The instructors who design and lead six months of the most advanced flying training in the U.S.

  • Las Vegas WASPs of World War II

    The Women's Airforce Service Pilots, or WASPs, was an organization that existed from 1942 through 1944, composed of women trained as pilots.The WASPs began with 28 women, hired for their extensive civilian flight experience. Later applicants went through the same pilot training course as men, except

  • Advanced senior NCO maintenance course graduates fourth class

    The USAF Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School celebrated the graduation of its fourth Advanced Maintenance Superintendent Course class Feb. 17, 2012."Students are selected from across the United States Air Force because they have the greatest potential as graduates to expand combat

  • Air Force Medical Service turns to secure messaging

    Patients at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medial Center will soon be able to communicate securely and privately with their health care teams anywhere and anytime thanks to the Air Force-wide expansion of MiCare.The MiCare portal enables secure messaging to patients. The MiCare

  • Red Flag 12-3: Tanker team thrives with Total Force Integration

    Aerial refuelers sharpen their skills through joint, allied and total force integration during Red Flag 12-3."The teamwork of active duty, Air National Guard and Reserve units has been outstanding," said Master Sgt. Randy Bishop, 91st Air Refueling Squadron chief boom operator out of MacDill AFB,

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