Threat operator works 30 years on range

Working on one of the largest ranges in the Air Force can be a daunting task, but for one Air Force contractor, it has become a way of life. Gene Staples has worked on the 2.9 million acre Nevada Test and Training Ranges for the last 30 years and continues to do so to help the units who train on one

New JTAC training facility opens at Nellis

The Nellis Joint Terminal Attack Controller Simulation Facility opened for its first class Oct. 15.Class 11-1 was the first class to use the facility, which is located near the Tyndall Rd. gate, for the simulation portion of its Joint Terminal Attack Controller Qualification Course. The JTACQC helps

Nellis announces installation quarterly award winners

 Nellis recently announced its outstanding performers for the third quarter. The award winners are as follows:Airman of the QuarterAirman 1st Class Tabitha Padilla, 432nd WingNoncommissioned Officer of the QuarterStaff Sgt. Riley W. Jones, 763rd Maintenance SquadronSenior Noncommissioned Officer of

HAWC offers new fitness coaching program

It's no secret the failure rate for physical training tests has increased under the new requirements. The Nellis Health and Wellness Center has begun a new program to improve the fitness of Nellis Airmen and give a boost to those who are having trouble with the new test.The new Coaching Program is

New capability brings live JTAC training closer to the real thing

A new capability to broadcast a combined live, virtual and constructive, or LVC, picture using distributed models and simulations brings live training for joint terminal attack controllers closer to training like they fight.The new capability was developed by members of the Air Force Agency for

98th Range Wing announces quarterly award winners

The 98th Range Wing Quarterly Award winners for the third quarter of 2010 were announced during a recent ceremony.The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the 98th Range Wing for exceptional performance in the workplace and outstanding contributions to the local community over the past

Airman Leadership School graduates class 11A

The following Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School Oct 21. There were five distinguished graduates, one John Levitow Award winner, one academic award winner and one commandant award winner.DEFENDER FLIGHTSenior Airman Justin Cox, 17th Reconnaissance SquadronStaff Sgt. Sereese Davis, 99th

Post-open house FOD walk scheduled for Nov. 15

Nellis Air Force Base hosts one of the most dynamic open houses on record. Whether it's the churn of vintage aircraft carving through the sky, or the roar of the Thunderbirds resonating through your bones, the event is good old-fashioned fun for the entire family. In one instance, the level of

New sports lounge opens at Nellis

Nellis celebrated the grand opening of the Timeout Sports Lounge located inside the Desert Oasis Club Oct. 25Col. Steve Winklmann, 99th Air Base Wing vice commander, and other recognized personnel involved in the creation of the sports lounge performed a ribbon cutting ceremony and a beer tap pull

Nellis Airmen honored at bull riding finals