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Nellis Air Force Base

July 13, 2011
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
July 12, 2011
Safety tips when grilling

Grilling becomes more and more popular throughout the summer and can be a great way to reconnect with old friends or be with family. Whether a charcoal or propane grill is being used, it is always important to be cautious and to remember to practice safe grilling.When using a charcoal grill, lighter
July 8, 2011
763rd Maintenance Squadron homecoming

Members from the 763rd Maintenance Squadron returned home on June 26, 2011. The 49 Airmen deployed for 149 days to Balad, Iraq to maintain combat search and rescue helicopters in support of Operation New Dawn.
July 8, 2011
Commissaries support 'Feds Feed Families' campaign

Commissaries in the U.S. have joined with other government agencies and organizations to support the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive campaign, which runs through Aug. 31. Customers who visit their military store will see marked bins near commissary entrances or exits, where they can donate
July 6, 2011
RED HORSE, Nevada Army National Guard conduct air-drop, sling-load operations

Members of the 820th Rapid Engineers Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer airborne flight, Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and guardsmen from the Nevada Army National Guard conducted air drop and sling-load training operations June 28 and 29 in Stead, Nev. The 820th RED HORSE Squadron
July 6, 2011
Ladder Safety Tips

Whether you have finally found the motivation to take down your holiday lights or you have decided that it is time to paint your house, for one reason or another, many of us will use a ladder in the upcoming months.Using a ladder may not appear to be a dangerous activity, but in an average year,
July 6, 2011
Legal considerations for PCS moves

When conducting a Permanent Change of Station move, one concern you may have is in regards to any potential loss or damage that may occur to your household goods during the moving process. There is a claims process, should loss or damage occur, that allows you to claim reimbursement for lost or
June 29, 2011
DeCA announces Commissary Gift Card program

Extending the gift of groceries to authorized commissary patrons will soon be a lot easier thanks to the new Commissary Gift Card. The gift cards, available in denominations of $25 and $50, will be available June 30 for purchase in stateside stores or online through
June 28, 2011
DeCA presents scholarships to military children

Col. Kevin Fox, 99th Mission Support Group commander, presented four scholarship winners with their certificates at a ceremony held June 24 at the Nellis Commissary.Dallas Tueller, Jeremy Owsowitz, Jasmine Gates and Kirstie McTear each received a $1,500 scholarship from the Scholarships for Military
June 27, 2011
Preparations help PCS moves go smoothly

Anyone conducting a Permanent Change of Station move should take the following steps to make the moving process go as smoothly as possible.First: Obtain orders for the PCS move as soon as possible.Second: Go to www.move.mil and register for the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) to start the PCS