Red Flag 11-2 hosts media day

Volunteers participate in Red Cross dental program

The 99th Dental Squadron and the local Red Cross restarted their volunteer dental program in October 2009. The dental program, offered at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital, is six months long--much shorter and more stringent than the 18-month equivalent offered at colleges."It's a demanding

Nellis shows gratitude to December volunteer of the month

Col. Steven Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, presents a coin and a certificate of appreciation to Cari Pocklington Jan. 18 at the American Red Cross Branch Office. The Southern Nevada Chapter American Red Cross Nellis AFB Branch Office nominated Ms. Pocklington to be the December volunteer of

Change in customer service hours at Military Personnel Section

In order to keep pace with the emergence of new personnel program processes which require fewer visits and walk-ins due to the larger virtual presence, the Military Personnel Section will be changing its customer service hours beginning Feb. 14.The new customer service hours will be 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Nellis recognizes quarterly award winners

Nellis recently announced its installation-level award winners for the fourth quarter. Listed below are the awards and the names of the winners.Airman of the Quarter:Senior Airman Brittany RumseyNCO of the Quarter:Staff Sgt. Moniqua ChesterSenior NCO of the Quarter:Senior Master Sgt. Ronald

Heart Link strives to help military spouses

The Airman and Family Readiness Center will be hosting its first Heart Link event of 2011 on Feb. 17.Heart Link is a one-day program designed to inform military spouses about military life."The best way to describe this program is 'Air Force 101 for spouses,'" said Wayne Ojala, 99th Force Support

99 CES firefighter saves a life while off duty

Glen Taylor, a 99th Civil Engineer Squadron lead firefighter, didn't expect to employ his work skills while meeting a friend at Rocky's, a local bar and grill, on Dec. 24, but thanks to his quick thinking and fast acting, he saved another patron's life. "I heard somebody yell 'he's choking!' and

99th Air Base Wing announces fourth quarter award winners

The 99th Air Base Wing announced its 2010 fourth quarter award winners in a ceremony Jan. 12.The awards recognize Airmen and civilians from the 99 ABW who have proven leadership abilities, performed notably in their duties and contributed to the local community over the past quarter.Below are the

57th WG announces fourth quarter top performers

The 57th Wing Quarterly Award winners for the fourth quarter of 2010 were announced recently. The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the 57th Wing who have made exceptional performance in the workplace and outstanding contributions to the local community over the past quarter.Below are the

Air Force automates active-duty assignment notifications

Air Force officials will start to automate active-duty assignment notifications Jan. 21. Airmen in the ranks of lieutenant colonel and below will receive their assignment notification through e-mail, which they will acknowledge receipt through the Virtual Military Personnel Flight web site."There