USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • Spouses: We Appreciate You!

    Below is a letter written by Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing commander at Moody Air Force Base, Ga.  This letter goes out to all the spouses of military members who fall under the 23rd Wing, some of whom are stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (Note: Nellis had its Winter Wingman Day in December

  • Whazzup Nellis?

    The Nellis Airman and Family Readiness Center offers a multitude of programs and events to help military members and their families succeed in all aspects of life. From parenting classes for growing families to financial management programs for young Airmen to free dinners and special events for

  • Nellis mothers showered by donors

    Twenty-two expecting military moms gathered Jan. 7, 2012, at the Family Housing community center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to share stories and receive baby shower presents, courtesy of the non-profit organization Operation Showers of Appreciation. Twenty-two expecting military mothers

  • ALS honors new graduates

    71 Airmen completed their first Professional Military Education milestone by graduating Airman Leadership School as part of Class 12-B Dec. 22, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Nine members of the class were recognized with individual awards. Senior Airman Jonathan Boley, a member of the 17th

  • Chopper pilot volunteers to help children

    About a month ago, my wife and I attended a training meeting for "Books and Buddies, Spread the Word Nevada," a volunteer organization dedicated to helping elementary-age children with reading through weekly one-on-one help sessions.There were about a dozen of us waiting for the class to start when

  • 99 CES becomes PVSA certifying organization

    The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron based at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., became a certifying organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award Jan. 2, 2012.Established in 2003, the PVSA was created by President George W. Bush to give presidential recognition to individuals, families and groups

  • Thunderbirds welcome new commander

    The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron welcomed a new commander during a change of command ceremony held at the Thunderbirds hangar here Jan. 6.Lieutenant Colonel Gregory M. Moseley assumed command of the squadron from Lt. Col. Case A. Cunningham. Brigadier General Terrence J.

  • Save your smile with a mouth guard

    Proper equipment is a necessity when participating in sports. Too often, a mouth guard is one piece of equipment that is overlooked. This small item may not seem as important as other protective gear, but the fact is that a properly fitted mouth guard will cushion blows that can cause injuries to

  • AMMOS congratulates newest graduates

    Class 11B graduated from the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School Combat Support Course Dec. 16, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The graduates, all from various maintenance and munitions units across the Air Force, will go back to their units to produce, instruct and

  • Nellis welcomes first baby of the New Year

    Randi Williams, daughter of U.S. Staff Sgt. Randy Williams and his wife, Cynthia Williams, was born at 1:41 p.m. Jan. 2, 2012, at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.

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