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

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

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

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

Nellis holds quarterly weapons load competition

Open dumpster lids can hurt installation

Taking out the trash is a tedious chore. Finding steps to make this job quicker is always challenging, especially for shops that are doing vital roles in the Air Force and have little time to accomplish their mandated cleaning requirements. Some squadrons tackle the job as a unit, some do the job a

Candy alone does not cause cavities

As Halloween draws near, children's brains are likely to be clogged with thoughts of ghostly ghouls, creepy costumes and titanic treat bags. The last thing on the minds of the little pirates and princesses is the potential risk for candy-coated cavities. And, while it is easy to blame sweets for

Quick thinking earns Nellis Airman the Distinguished Flying Cross

A Nellis Airman received the Distinguished Flying Cross during the 57th Wing commander's call Sept. 30, 2011, at the base theater on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.U.S. Air Force Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, 57th Wing commander, presented the medal to U.S. Air Force Maj. Ryan Hayde, 57th Wing

Protect your family from fire

Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range will be celebrating National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 10-14, 2011. This year's slogan "Protect Your Family from Fire," encourages service members to sit down with their family and go over steps to take in case a fire emergency occurs.One of the

Mock utility billing began 1 Oct for privatized housing residents

Over the next three months (1 Oct - 31 Dec), Nellis Family Housing residents will begin receiving mock utility bills for gas and electric usage. During this period, members will be able to compare their actual usage against the "utility allowance baseline" for their particular floorplan. There are