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Nellis Air Force Base

Nov. 16, 2011
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
Nov. 15, 2011
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
Nov. 15, 2011
Thunderbirds thrill thousands at Aviation Nation, wrapping up 2011 show season

As the Thunderbirds demonstration pilots landed their F-16s and rendered a synchronized salute to tens of thousands of spectators on the flight line here, it signaled the finale of a busy and historic 2011 show season.The team traditionally concludes each eight-month season as the headlining
Nov. 15, 2011
ALS celebrates newest graduates

62 Airmen completed their first Professional Military Education milestone by graduating Airman Leadership School as part of Class 12-A Nov. 10, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Six members of the class were recognized with individual awards. Staff Sgt. Brian Rickert, a member of the 58th Rescue
Nov. 15, 2011
Aviation Nation: A recycling success

Nellis recycling efforts were highly visible to all Aviation Nation attendees Nov. 12-13, 2011, on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Section worked with the 99th Force Support Squadron Marketing Office and the 99 CES Operations Flight to situate 20 recycling
Nov. 15, 2011
A&FRC offers free transition lecture

The Airman and Family Readiness Center is sponsoring an annual lecture on transitioning out of the military from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Dec. 8, 2011, at the base theater on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Dan Koslov, Military Officers Association of America deputy director of
Nov. 15, 2011
Feeding the hungry this holiday season

The holidays are upon us again. For many of us, this is a season to celebrate the blessings in our lives: family, friends and faith. Often times, food is a central part of so many of these celebrations, and there is almost always an abundance of food on our holiday tables.Unfortunately, this is not
Nov. 15, 2011
Call for 2012 Tax Center volunteers

The Nellis Legal Office needs help staffing the 2012 Tax Centers for Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases. Each year, the Nellis and Creech Tax Centers assist retirees, military families and Airmen from Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range by preparing tax returns free of charge. Last
Nov. 14, 2011
November is National Diabetes Month

Everyday, 35 children in America are diagnosed as having type 1 diabetes. This disease, which is also called "juvenile diabetes," occurs when the body stops producing insulin. Insulin is an essential hormone and, without it, people with type 1 diabetes will have to make a life-long commitment to
Nov. 10, 2011
Former Thunderbird jet now on display at Nellis AFB

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds," recently added a new member to its red, white and blue fleet of F-16s: Tail No. 87-0323 is now a life-size, static-display monument for visitors to behold, majestically standing outside the Thunderbirds museum. Visitors who come to the