Nellis F-22 fleet resumes flight operations

Nellis, Creech and NTTR to celebrate Retiree Appreciation Day

The Nellis, Creech, and Nevada Test and Training Range Retiree Appreciation Day is scheduled to take place from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 24, 2011, at the Thunderbird hangar on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The guest speaker for this event is retired U.S. Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Gary Maxwell, whose

Installation members observe POW/MIA Recognition Day

Members from Nellis, Creech, and the Nevada Test and Training Range held a ceremony in honor of the Prisoner of War and Missing in Action Recognition Day Sept. 16, 2011, at Freedom Park on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Service members, retired military, family members and distinguished visitors joined

Leaders issue Air Force birthday message

Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy issued the following message to the Airmen of the United States Air Force:On September 18, 1947, our nation established the United States Air Force, thus

Air Combat Command welcomes new leadership

Air Combat Command welcomed a new commander in a ceremony at Langley Air Force Base, Va., Sept. 13.Gen. Gilmary Michael Hostage III assumed command of ACC from Gen. William M. Fraser III in front of hundreds of Airmen and others gathered at the 94th Fighter Squadron hangar.Air Force Chief of Staff

Nellis honors fallen Soldier

Soldiers from the Nevada Army National Guard and Airmen from Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range honored U.S. Army Spc. Dennis James, Jr. during a dignified arrival ceremony Sept. 13, 2011, on the flightline at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. James was deployed to Afghanistan from the

Nellis, Creech and NTTR stand ready for inspection

Approximately 130 inspectors who are part of a Unit Compliance Inspection team are scheduled to arrive Sept. 18, 2011, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Over the course of 13 days, the members of the team will "assess areas mandated by law as well as mission areas identified by senior Air Force and

Civil Air Patrol celebrates National Character Day on Nellis

Many people have overcome diversity, challenges and many other obstacles in life to accomplish their long and short term goals. These members of society go on to lead productive and, in many cases, successful lives. Recently, the Civil Air Patrol gave their members an opportunity to talk to a few of

Nellis, Creech, NTTR engaged worldwide since 9/11

On Sept. 11, 2001, I sat in the Nellis Command Post as we secured the base, shut down all non-essential operations and prepared to defend the Installation and local community from the unknown. In the days and weeks afterwards, our Nation's sight picture emerged and America's military was called into

Air Force implements changes to travel cards

The Air Force issued changes to the way service members can utilize funds on the controlled spending account card Aug. 26, 2011, in order to be in compliance with Department of Defense guidelines.The Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management Office released a memorandum effective immediately,