57th Wing congratulates quarterly award winners

The 57th Wing Quarterly Award winners for the first quarter of 2009 were announced April 9.  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

ACM, USO partner to bring free concert to military, families

The Academy of Country Music's charitable arm, ACM Lifting Lives and the USO are partnering to provide a free concert to military members and their families at Nellis Air Force Base, April 17.The event, which begins at 2 p.m. at the Nellis Sports Field will be hosted by Storme Warren, host of Great

Nellis conducts local MARE exercise

Adequate rest best way to battle fatigue

Many people have driven to work tired and tried to stay alert by drinking coffee or energy drinks. Though caffeine may help for a short while, it does not compare to getting adequate rest; the human body needs seven to eight hours of sleep a day to function properly.Recently, a driver was towing

Community honors the honor guard

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. - Every year, the Nellis Honor Guard performs diligently to ensure the Air Force is represented at numerous events around the community. These ambassadors of the Air Force give a glimpse into the precision, dedication and discipline it takes to be in the world's greatest

99th ABW commander kicks-off Assistance Fund Campaign

Col Steve Garland, 99th Air Base Wing commander, kicked off the Nellis 2010 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign, March 29, by filling out his contribution form.The AFAF campaign is an annual effort to raise funds for charitable affiliates such as the Air Force Aid Society, Air Force Village Indigent

Team Nellis and Creech welcome new ALS graduates

64 Airmen graduated ALS (10-C) at the officer's club March 25. The award winners and the graduating class are below: The ALS Award Winners Are: John Levitow Award SrA David Schmidt57th Aircraft Maintenance SquadronEagle Flight Academic Award SrA Cruz Belardo57th Maintenance SquadronEagle Flight

Campaigns, ribbons raise awareness of issues in April

"Hurts one... Affects all!" is the theme for April's awareness campaigns. April is designated nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month, Alcohol Awareness Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Nellis' helping agencies are working together to get the message out. At various displays around

Nellis supports National Nutrition Month

In recognition of March as National Nutrition Month, Nellis Air Force Base is providing events to educate the community about healthy eating habits. The events held throughout the month include: a cooking demonstration from the Le Cordon Bleu College of culinary arts, a kid's nutrition class at the

Green Flag 10-5 in progress at Nellis, Fort Irwin

Southern Nevada and Southern California residents will see increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force hosts exercise Green Flag-West 10-05 through March 26.Missions will be flown from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., twice daily with takeoffs around 2 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. with missions