Force Support Squadron picks up slew of awards

The 99th Air Base Wing Force Support Squadron received four major command-level award citations for outstanding customer service and program maintenance while accomplishing command objectives Nov. 29, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99 ABW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program was

Keep your family safe from carbon monoxide

Carbon monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas, capable of causing sudden illness and death. Each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional CO poisoning, more than 20,000 Americans visit the emergency room from exposure to carbon monoxide and more than 4,000 Americans are hospitalized due

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

2011 Mobility Air Force Exercise goes dark

COMACC presents Bronze Star

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.