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.

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

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

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

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