News

Feb. 15, 2012
AMMOS continues to prepare advanced wartime maintainers

The Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School continues to put forth superior maintainers with the Feb. 17, 2012 graduation of the Advanced Maintenance Superintendent Course."AMSC, the Air Force's first maintenance advanced training course for Senior Non-commissioned Officers, is considered
Feb. 14, 2012
Vance Marchbanks: Military, Space Medical Pioneer

The American public remembers John Glenn for his solo orbit around Earth. They remember Neil Armstrong for his walk on the moon. But few remember how Col. (Dr.) Vance H. Marchbanks Jr., one of the first black flight surgeons in the Army and the first in the Air Force, made it possible for them and
Feb. 14, 2012
Three Square Non-Profit Organization Provides Volunteer Opportunities for Nellis Airmen

Airmen take on new volunteer opportunities regularly in an effort to better their community. Volunteer options have a large range and reach. One familiar volunteer group for Airmen here is the Three Square food bank.Last year the Nellis Company Grade Officer Council (CGOC) reiterated its commitment
Feb. 14, 2012
Mike O'Callaghan Treatment Facility Upgrades to Expand Care

Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center has begun adding new services and a larger capacity for care. The former federal hospital was redesignated in this year's defense authorization bill, clearing it for the expansion.Maj. James Combs of the 99th Medical Dental Support Squadron, head of patient
Feb. 14, 2012
8th CMSAF Sam Parish speaks with Nellis Airmen

The eighth Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Sam Parish came to speak with more than 800 enlisted Airmen and give them an opportunity to ask questions Feb. 10, 2012, at the Nellis Air Force Base theatre.Parish retired from the Air Force June 30, 1986, after serving 32 years of active duty time.
Feb. 9, 2012
Airmen return home

A group of 71 Airmen, most of whom are assigned to either the 66th Rescue Squadron or the 763rd Rescue Maintenance Squadron, returned from a deployment Feb. 8, 2012, to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. These Airmen comprised the last Air Force rescue unit stationed in Iraq prior to the withdrawal of U.S.
Feb. 8, 2012
TSR team assists with developing resiliency

Today's Air Force is focused on developing resilient Airmen. To accomplish this, the Air Force has provided numerous resources that will assist Airmen as they strengthen themselves mentally, physically and spiritually. One resource that is available to help Airmen before and after a tough time is
Feb. 7, 2012
Engineers teach children about giants

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron performed a demonstration for children from the Nellis Child Development Center during a field trip Jan. 27, 2012, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.Volunteers from the 99 CES accompanied the children to the primary base water tower and taught them about its importance,
Feb. 7, 2012
Soldiers' Angels volunteers visit Nellis

Former National Football League players who are now volunteers with the Soldiers' Angels organization visited with Airmen and hospital patients Feb. 3, 2012, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.Franco Harris and Lyndell Mitchell autographed footballs and Super Bowl hats for Nellis Airmen and patients of
Feb. 7, 2012
David Grossman to speak at National Prayer Luncheon

The 99th Air Base Wing Chaplain's office is proud to welcome retired U.S. Army Ranger, Pulitzer Prize-nominated author and resiliency expert Lt. Col. David Grossman as the speaker at the annual National Prayer Luncheon, which will be held at 11:30 a.m. March 1, 2012, at The Club on Nellis AFB, Nev.