News - Page 264

March 23, 2011
ACM, USO return to Nellis for second concert April 2

The Academy of Country Music and the USO are partnering once again to provide a free concert to military members and their families here April 2.The second annual concert, which begins at 2 p.m. at the Nellis Sports Pavilion, will feature ACM Awards Co-Host Blake Shelton and numerous other Nashville
March 21, 2011
Knowledge, preparation essential in preventing home cooking fires

According to U.S. Fire Administration Statistics for 2010, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires. The Nellis Fire Department recently responded to a cooking fire in base housing that, with a little extra vigilance, could have been prevented.During this incident, the resident put a pan
March 21, 2011
COMACC gets up close look at operations during Nellis visit

Gen. William M. Fraser III, Air Combat Command commander, visited here March 7-12 to get a first-hand look at operations and Airmen in action. During his stay, the general participated in Red Flag 11-3, spoke with a variety of Airmen and engaged in a number of events. One of COMACC's primary reasons
March 21, 2011
Preparing for the worst - Part 2: Mortuary Affairs

When a military member dies, the time period for family and friends to grieve begins. Unfortunately, during this initial grieving period, it is also time to make important decisions regarding the military member's funeral and burial. For this reason, the Air Force has created casualty assistance
March 16, 2011
Nellis CGOs partner with St. Jude's Ranch for Children

The Nellis Company Grade Officers Council volunteered March 12 to help St. Jude's Ranch for Children run their annual spring yard sale. St. Jude's Ranch is a local organization devoted to caring for local abused, abandoned and neglected children. Several officers from the CGOC drove to Boulder City
March 16, 2011
Manpower program provides funding for unit projects

Did you know there is a manpower program available that allows organizations to purchase items that will improve their productivity? The Productivity Enhancing Capital Investment program provides funding for the purchase of readily available off-the-shelf technology and other productivity
March 15, 2011
Commentary - The Chaplain Corps is a resource for spiritual & mental readiness

Military members are tasked with demanding work schedules, traveling downrange to confront matters of life-and-death and spending a great deal of time separated from their loved ones. For those who are unprepared, dealing with these circumstances can be terribly overwhelming. This is why the Air
March 15, 2011
Team Nellis and Creech congratulate new colonel, lieutenant colonel and major selectees

Air Force officials announced today their selection of 516 lieutenant colonels, 52 majors and 109 captains for promotion.The 2010C Colonel (Line of the Air Force), Lieutenant Colonel and Major (Biomedical Sciences Corps) central selection boards considered 4,149 lieutenant colonel, 352 majors and
March 15, 2011
Preparing for the worst – Part 1: Casualty Assistance

Accidents happen. Illnesses spread. In one moment, a worst nightmare can come true. How it will come to pass is unknown, but at one point in everyone's life, death will come. And while every individual may prepare for that day in his or her own way, there is something all military members can do now
March 11, 2011
ALS PT program pushes students to maximize potential

Over the past year, Air Force leaders have made numerous changes to the standards for physical fitness, making it vital for Airmen to make changes in their own regimens in order to meet the new requirements. Instructors at the Airman Leadership School here have made their own changes to their