USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • Reserve maintainers launch unique remembrance flight

    An all-Reserve aircraft maintenance crew recently came together to support a Veterans Day celebration in Mesquite, Nev.As partners of the surrounding community, 926th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron personnel launched an F-15 Aggressor two-ship from Nellis Air Force Base to fly over a parade in

  • Nellis aerial gunner trains Afghans on aircrew responsibilities

    Tech. Sgt. Christian Corella has been an aerial gunner for more than eight years. He cross trained into the career field after his first four years as an Airman because he said he wanted to do something more."I'd watch aircraft take off and knew I wanted to be a part of that," said Corella, 838th

  • Air Force announces chief master sergeant promotions

    Air Force officials selected 487 of 2,201 eligible senior master sergeants for promotion to chief master sergeant, for a selection rate of 22.13 percent.Of the 487 selected, seven are currently stationed here at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. They are:Senior Master Sgt. Bradley Behling, 99th Force

  • Commander explains civilian workforce restructuring at Town Hall

    Col. Steve Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, held the second of two town hall meetings to discuss the Air Force-wide civilian workforce restructuring plan, Nov. 15, 2011, in the base theater on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The Air Force announced Nov. 2, 2011, that approximately 9,000 civilian

  • Hospital offers service to Medicare-eligible beneficiaries

    The Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital is undergoing a few changes which positively benefit its current and future patients. "Nellis was recently selected to be a 'medical center,' which brings a tremendous amount of new resources our way," said Col. John DeGoes, 99th Medical Group commander. "We can

  • New Child Development Center expands capacity by 150

    The new Child Development Center had its grand opening Nov. 14, 2011, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The center will provide child care services for 150 children who range from one to five years old. Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, along with representatives of both Nevada U.S.

  • Aviation Nation 2011 comes to a close

    Nellis Air Force Base celebrated 70 years of air power in Las Vegas during Aviation Nation, its Open House, Nov. 12-13, 2011. Several military and civilian air demonstration teams performed during the two-day event, which generated more than 140,000 spectators.The Nellis Open House showcased more

  • Nellis molds resilient families

    President Barack Obama declared November as Military Family Month to recognize military families for their dedication and the tremendous contributions they make every day. In recognition of this declaration, the 99th Medical Operations Squadron Mental Health Resiliency Element held the first annual

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