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  • Nellis Service ready for tax season

    The Nellis AFB Tax Center officially opened its doors to provide free tax advice, preparation and filing assistance for Nellis and Creech Airmen, their dependents and retirees holding a Department of Defense identification card here Jan. 19. Located in building 625, across the parking lot from the

  • More than 1,200 take part in Red Flag 10-2

    Nearly 1,300 servicemembers, more than 80 aircraft and 19 units from the U.S. and U.K. converged on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., for the start of Red Flag 10-2 Jan. 25.The exercise is the largest, full-scale integration exercise in the world and prepares warfighters for real-world combat by pitting

  • Thunderbird returns to Nellis for final farewell

    After being listed as missing in action for more than 40 years, a Thunderbird pilot killed in Southeast Asia returned to the location of his last Air Force assignment Jan. 14 for a celebration of his life among a sea of family and peers."Today, we welcome Maj. Russell C. Goodman home," said Brig.

  • Airmen transition into new fitness program

    As Airmen begin transitioning into the new testing cycle in January, officials worked to publish the new Air Force instruction to the Air Force Publications Web site Jan. 12, with an effective date of July 1.Air Force officials unveiled the new fitness program in August while still completing a

  • 99th ABW commander offers tips for success during the ORI

    With the Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) scheduled to take place Jan. 25-29, the 99th Air Base Wing commander has some helpful tips to ensure Nellis and Creech Airmen are prepared and ready for success.The ORI is an inspection of the wing's ability to deploy at a moment's notice while

  • 99th ABW inspection to affect Nellis daily operations

    Due to the 99th Air Base Wing Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI) taking place Jan 25-29, there may be temporary inconveniences for personnel, family members and visitors to base.An ORI is designed to test how well a base prepares for wartime deployments and sustains combat operations.Instances

  • Air Force pilot missing in action from vietnam war is identified

    The Department of Defense POW/Missing Personnel Office (DPMO) announced today that the remains of a U.S. serviceman, missing in action from the Vietnam War, have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial.He is Maj. Russell C. Goodman, U.S. Air Force, of Salt Lake City, Utah. He

  • Nellis begins new year with ORI prep

    While many bases in the Air Force are rolling into the New Year slowly, Nellis has hit the ground running.With less than three weeks until the Phase I Operational Readiness Inspection (ORI), the 99th Air Base Wing is doing some last minute perfecting of its procedures and operations. An ORI is

  • Green Flag-West 10-3 begins Jan. 11

    Southern Nevada and Southern California residents will see increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force begins Green Flag-West 10-03, Monday, Jan. 11. Missions will be flown between 9 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 11 to Jan. 31, and will take place at the National Training Center at

  • Nellis Commander completes 99th ABW STEP promotions

    Col. Dave Belote, 99th Air Base Wing commander, completed his Stripes for Exceptional Performance quota Jan. 4, after by promoting Staff Sgt. James Silcott, First Term Airman Course non commissioned officer in charge, with the assistance of Chief Master Sgt. Alfred Herring, 99th Air Base Wing

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