Airman awarded Purple Heart, Air Force Combat Action Medal

Nellis Airmen participate in load crew competition

Reveille and Retreat customs and courtesies

Reveille and Retreat ceremonies take place every day to signal the beginning and end of the duty day. These ceremonies are a time for everyone to stop and pay their respects. There are certain procedures that take place for each ceremony for different situations.Reveille:Reveille signals the

NTTR announced 2nd quarterly award winners

Nevada Test and Training Range recently announced its second 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:Staff Sgt. Gemini P. ChalmersSenior NCO of the Quarter:Master Sgt. Lawrence

2nd Quarter Installation Award Winners

Nellis recently announced its installation-level award winners for the second quarter. Listed below are the awards and the names of the winners.Airman of the Quarter: Senior Airman Robert R. Goll Jr.NCO of the Quarter:Technical Sgt. Matthew R. PhillipsSenior NCO of the Quarter:Master Sgt. Kenneth M.

547 IS says farewell to civilian after 21 years

Nellis Air Force Base will say farewell to one of its most-dedicated employees July 29 when Bernie Zager, 547th Intelligence Squadron Resources Management Flight commander, retires after 43 years of service to the United States and 21 years of civilian service at Nellis.A civilian employee at Nellis

99 ABW announces quarterly award winners

The 99th Air Base Wing announced its quarterly award winners for the second 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

99 GCTS Airman sets USPA American squat record

An Airman from the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron here set a new United States Powerlifting Association American record for the squat during the USPA National and Military National Powerlifting Championships held July 1-3, 2011, in Costa Mesa, Calif.Tech. Sgt. Rudy Garcia, 99 GCTS NCO in

AMMOS graduates 22nd class

Members of Class 11A graduated from the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School Air Expeditionary Force combat support course during a ceremony June 17, 2011, at the Club at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The 11 graduates of the 15-week AMMOS course, all of whom are officers

Training, vigilance imperative in preventing motorcycle mishaps

As the weather gets warmer, more and more motorcyclists take to the streets. Las Vegas offers beautiful views of mountains, sunsets and the famous lights of the Strip, but there are also many dangers and threats here, especially to those on a motorcycle. It is important to remain focused on safety