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Oct. 21, 2011
Nellis takes a stand against domestic violence

When domestic violence occurs, it affects everyone in the community. Every October, as part of its National Domestic Violence Awareness Month efforts, Nellis takes time to educate its community about domestic violence and ways to get help. The Department of Defense has a strict "no tolerance" policy
Oct. 21, 2011
Adopting holiday cheer

The Nellis First Sergeants Council is holding its annual Adopt-A-Family program during the upcoming 2011 holiday season at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.Adopt-A-Family is a program that delivers presents to military families from Nellis and Creech who are in need of some extra help during the
Oct. 19, 2011
Nellis Fire Department holds annual fire muster

The Nellis Fire Department held its fifth annual fire muster Oct. 14, 2011, at Freedom Park on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The purpose of the fire muster is for squadrons to come together and to compete against each other in support of fire prevention week.Four teams from different squadrons around
Oct. 19, 2011
NTTR recognizes 3rd quarter award winners

The Nevada Test and Training Range recently announced its third quarterly award winners. Listed below are the awards and the names of the winners.Airman of the Quarter: Airman 1st Class Donald J. MaynardNCO of the Quarter: Tech. Sgt. Timothy JensenSenior NCO of the Quarter: Master Sgt. Ross
Oct. 18, 2011
Red Ribbon Week begins

The Drug Enforcement Administration's Red Ribbon Week will take place Oct. 23-29, 2011.Red Ribbon Week is a national drug awareness and prevention program and its theme this year is "It's up to me to be drug free."To educate military members and their families about this awareness week, personnel
Oct. 18, 2011
Nellis hospital adds capability to combat heart disease

Unhealthy living habits and a lower focus on physical fitness are putting individuals at a higher risk to contract heart disease as well as other issues which affect blood flow throughout the body. In a military community as large as Nellis, Creech, and the Nevada Test and Training Range, which
Oct. 17, 2011
Thunderbirds fly IndyCar driver

Driving up to 240 miles per hour is normal for an IndyCar driver. However, while gearing up for his next race, one particular IndyCar driver was given the opportunity to go even faster in an F-16 Fighting Falcon. JR Hildebrand, driver of the #4 car, is sponsored by the National Guard and was given
Oct. 13, 2011
Taxes, state of legal residence and the Military Spouse Residence Relief Act

The military lifestyle demands that military members and their families be highly mobile. Every three years, if not less, they are asked to pick up and move to a different state or country.This creates a number of challenges that most civilian families do not have to face. Identifying a service
Oct. 12, 2011
99 ABW announces third quarter award winners

The 99th Air Base Wing announced its quarterly award winners for the third quarter of 2011 in a recent ceremony. The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the 99 ABW for their exceptional performances in the workplace and their outstanding contributions to the local community over the past
Oct. 12, 2011
Turn energy awareness into action

Airmen across the Air Force are joining the nation to observe Energy Awareness Month, which is annually celebrated in October.This year's theme, "Power the Force, Fuel the Fight," encourages everyone to do more than just be "aware." Instead, military personnel and civilians alike should take