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  • Military working dogs train daily

    Members of the 99th Security Forces Squadron's military working dog unit here put a new meaning to the phrase, "dog tired."Military working dogs and their handlers train constantly to stay ahead of threats. When not directly involved in a mission assignment, working dog teams' days are full of

  • JPADS: A newly-harnessed rescue capability

    For many years the Air Force has utilized Global Positioning System technology on bombs and other munitions to destroy targets. Only recently has the Air Force begun to employ this capability in a new manner.The men of the 58th Rescue Squadron call it JPADS, and they say it is going to help them

  • Cross-country cycle journey honors veterans

    3/1/2012 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Veterans Jeremy Staat and Wesley Leon-Barrientos are on a mission to unite veterans and raise awareness of their sacrifices. To do it, they are cycling the 4,163 miles between Bakersfield's Wall of Valor and the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C.Their

  • Fuelled For Flight

    Nellis' 99th Logistics Management Squadron, Fuels Management Flight, fuels aircraft daily, allowing them to complete their mission priorities.Fuels Management Flight Airmen are responsible for fueling all aircraft assigned to and visiting Nellis Air Force Base."We fuel everything that flies through

  • Red Flag 12-3 Kicks Off

    Red Flag 12-3 begins Feb. 27-March 16, 2012.The exercise will include 12 different U.S. Squadrons accompanied by units from the Royal Australian Air Force and the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom.Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise designed to help train pilots from U.S. and allied

  • Combat Arms Implements New Course of Fire Training

    2/24/2012 - NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- The 99th Security Forces Group Combat Arms flight implemented the Air Force's new course of fire in its small arms training program at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The organization now conducts an updated training course for the M-4 Carbine weapons system for

  • No PPE: A costly failure

    Even for the experienced participant, the dangers of snow sports like skiing, snowmobiling and snowboarding are very high. Buying the necessary Personal Protective Equipment for these sports can be quite an expensive investment. However, take a serious spill and you will immediately realize its

  • The Wingman Concept: For Everyday Use

    The wingman concept is a simple but critical idea that can be used every day, in many situations. It fosters an environment of collaboration and accountability. It helps us head off bad decisions by catching mistakes early, so we can take the best course of action soonest. It is a necessity in

  • ALS honors new graduates

    87 Airmen completed their first Professional Military Education milestone by graduating Airman Leadership School as part of Class 12-C Feb 23, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Nine members of the class were recognized with individual awards. Senior Airman Jonathan McConico, a member of the 757th

  • First Black female fighter pilot follows childhood dream

    By the time she was in fourth grade, young Shawna Rochelle Kimbrell knew she wanted to be a fighter pilot.What the now-Air Force major didn't know, however, was that she would knock down a racial barrier by becoming the first black female fighter pilot.Kimbrell was born in Lafayette, Ind., on April

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