Commentary - We buckled up, 'we walked away'

How many times have you noticed the warnings on the visor of most new cars? I never paid much attention to them, but fortunately at an early age, I learned to always buckle up anytime I was in a vehicle. Having your older brother, a senior airman stationed in Japan, thrown from the passenger seat of

99th Air Base Wing holds military formation run

North Las Vegas mayor flies with Nellis

Nellis spouse group donates children's books for deployed wing's reading program

Dozens of boxed-up children's books appeared at one mail drop for Maj. (Dr.) Kevin Bohnsack of the 380th Expeditionary Medical Group recently. At first notice, the major wondered what it was for but soon enough learned their purpose thanks to a note attached from a representative of the spouses

Nellis breaks ground for two new child development centers

The 99th Air Base Wing held a groundbreaking ceremony May 12 to mark the beginning of construction for two new child development centers which will support Airmen, our joint partners, and their families in the Nellis community.The two facilities are key components in helping to build a spirit of

Nellis spouse wins video competition

Nellis spouse Christina Hillard was recently named winner of the short video competition on the official Year of the Air Force Family website, MyAirForceLife.com.Ms. Hillard, the wife of Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hillard from the 57th Maintenance Group, won the award for her short video, "What A Ride,"

Justice File: Legal Office releases April 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 April 2010, Nellis and Creech commanders administered 14 non-judicial

Nellis congratulates installation quarterly award winners

Nellis announced its outstanding performers for the first quarter April 23. The award winners are as follows:Airman of the QuarterSenior Airman Kyle Makemson, 432nd WingNoncommissioned Officer of the QuarterTech. Sgt. Jeffrey Basaldua, 99th Air Base Wing Senior Noncommissioned Officer of the

Nellis holds Arbor Day tree planting ceremony

Nellis acknowledged National Arbor Day by planting trees at The Landings housing area here, April 29, in celebration of Arbor Day Proclamation 2010.

USAF AMMOS graduates 200th student

The U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School celebrated two milestones recently, as they graduated their 20th class and 200th student April 16."It's important to celebrate the school's history and key institutional milestones," said Lt. Col. Matt Powell, U.S. Air Force AMMOS