Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selection

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron "Thunderbirds,' publicly announced the incoming officer selection for the 2011 Thunderbird demonstration season Aug. 26.Maj. Kristin Haley, a public affairs officer with the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th Wing, Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., will

Nellis and Creech welcome newest lieutenant colonel, major selectees

Nellis and Creech welcomed 18 new lieutenant colonels and two new majors after the announcement of the newest selectees was released Aug. 27.The 2010A Lieutenant Colonel Line of the Air Force-Medical Service Corps and 2010A Major Medical Service Corps central selection boards selected 1,236 majors

Thunderbirds announce 2011 officer selection

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the 'Thunderbirds,' publicly announced the incoming public affairs officer selection today for the 2011 Thunderbird demonstration season.Maj Kristin Haley, a public affairs officer with the Colorado Air National Guard's 140th

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