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  • Nellis helps raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month

    Col. Steve Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and his wife Paula hosted storytime for military dependants April 6 at the base library in order to raise awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Every year since 1983, United States presidents have signed proclamations declaring April

  • CJCS presents Bronze Stars to Nellis pararescuemen

    Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, presented Bronze Stars with valor to three Nellis pararescuemen during a ceremony here April 13.Staff Sgt. Asher Woodhouse, Tech. Sgt. Ryan Manjuck and Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Hedglin of the 58th Rescue Squadron were individually awarded the

  • Justice File: Legal Office releases February, March UCMJ actions

    Editor's note: Each month, the legal office publishes the results of actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice completed during the previous month. Specific individuals are not identified.Article 15 Actions: During February and March 2011, Nellis and Creech commanders administered 39

  • 99 ABW announces quarterly award winners

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

  • Two units redesignate to test, integrate air, space, cyber C2 domains

    To effectively test and integrate operational air, space and cyber command and control, or C2, domains, two units redesignated as test organizations here April 5.The 505th Operations Group and 505th Operations Squadron became the 505th Test and Evaluation Group and 505th Test Squadron. The units are

  • Nellis Airmen participate in Bataan Death March memorial marathon

    People from around the United States and several foreign countries gathered March 27 at White Sands Missile Range for the 22nd Annual Bataan Memorial Death March to honor and recognize a special group of World War II veterans.The Bataan Memorial Death March honors the 75,000 U.S. and Filipino troops

  • Hiking Safety Tips

    There are many beautiful places to hike in southern Nevada. For example, Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire provide miles of trails with differing difficulty levels so hikers of all abilities can experience the trails. But hiking comes with its own share of risks and it's important to be aware of

  • Country Music stars entertain Nellis

    The USO and the Academy of Country Music hosted the second annual concert for Nellis Airmen and their families April 2 at the Nellis Sports Pavilion. The concert featured, in order of appearance, Brett Eldredge, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Sunny Sweeney, Little Big Town, Craig Morgan, Miss Willie

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