USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • 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

  • 99 ABW bids farewell to Chief Herring

    The 99th Air Base Wing said goodbye to its command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Alfred Herring, as he departed Nellis April 2, after nearly two years as its senior enlisted member.As the command chief of the 99th ABW, Chief Herring dedicated his time to interacting with and mentoring Airmen of all

  • AF Band to participate in 2011 Las Vegas International Tattoo

    The Nellis community is invited to enjoy the 2011 Las Vegas International Tattoo at 7:30 p.m. April 15 and 16, at the Thomas & Mack Center on the University of North Las Vegas campus.The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. This event also helps

  • USAFA cadets visit Nellis

    A group of 29 cadets from Cadet Squadron 38 at the U. S. Air Force Academy visited April 1 to get a first-hand look at how different units here operate. The 66th Weapons School hosted the cadets and, during the day-long tour, showed them many of the unique facilities and organizations that set

  • Green Flag-West prepares for tomorrow’s victories

    Air Combat Command's Green Flag-West participants are preparing for tomorrow's victories by shifting their focus to training across the spectrum of conflict, partnering with the United States Army at Fort Irwin to practice complex air defense scenarios while supporting high-intensity ground

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