AF pays homage to fallen hero; Nellis HH-60G pilot laid to rest at Arlington

Nellis to hold 2010 National POW/MIA Recognition Day Ceremony

A ceremony in honor of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at Nellis' Freedom Park Sept. 17 at 10:30 a.m.The ceremony will be hosted by Brig. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin, United States Air Force Warfare Center vice commander, and will include a dedication of a ceremonial wreath with names of

Air Force officials discuss training, energy compatibility at Nevada Forum

The undersecretary of the Air Force and representatives from government, industry and the Department of Defense kicked off the three-day Nevada Forum here Aug. 24 to brainstorm ideal ways to blend military missions with renewable energy projects.Undersecretary of the Air Force Erin C. Conaton, the

Nellis and Creech congratulate newest staff sergeant selectees

Nellis and Creech welcomed 425 new staff sergeants after the announcement of the newest selectees was released Aug. 19.Air Force officials selected 13,518 of 28,510 eligible senior airmen for promotion to staff sergeant for a selection rate of 47.41 percent.The following Nellis and Creech Airmen

A Green Flag mission: from cradle to grave

"Three, two, one, hack. The time is now zero nine forty; let's get started," said Capt. Andy Labrum, the operations supervisor for Green Flag. Captain Labrum began the aircrew mass brief Aug. 11 with roll call, making sure that all aircrew, intelligence and Army liaison personnel were present, and

Nellis Thrift Shop re-opens

The Nellis Thrift Shop re-opened after completing renovations during a ribbon cutting ceremony Aug. 17. The revenue from the thrift shop is donated to charities and scholarships for military personnel who are pursuing education.

99 GCTS Airmen form fire brigade

In the blistering desert of southern Nevada, a single spark can escalate dramatically to an out of control wild fire in a matter of minutes. The 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron and the Creech Fire Brigade have realized this risk and have taken extra measures to prepare in case of an emergency

USMTM pilots serve as instructors in Saudi Arabia

While some regard diplomacy as the realm of ambassadors and the United Nations, fostering relationships between the United States and its allies is a role that many take part in. Filling that role are six pilots sent to Saudi Arabia for a year to serve as instructors for the United States Military

Residency program open to comments

The 99th Medical Group sponsors a 12-month Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program, accredited by the American Dental Association. The Commission on Dental Accreditation oversees the program and will host a site re-accreditation visit Nov. 12.Written comments about the program are

Justice File: Legal Office releases July UCMJ actions

Editor's note: Each month, the legal office publishes the results of actions under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) completed during the previous month. Specific individuals are not identified.Article 15 Actions: During July 2010, Nellis and Creech commanders administered seven