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  • Nellis shows capability to accomplish USAF priorities to CMSAF

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James A. Roy visited Nellis Jan. 20-23 for the first time since becoming the 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force.During his trip to the Las Vegas area, Chief Roy was able to witness firsthand the capabilities of Airmen at Nellis and Creech and how they are

  • Nellis' religious community donates to Haiti relief effort

    The Catholic and Protestant communities at the Nellis Chapel raised more than $12,000 in Haiti relief donations Jan. 23 and 24.The donations collected from the families of Team Nellis and Creech will be given to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund for Haiti.Chaplain (Maj.) John Shipman,

  • After a 16-year absence, Makos return to Red Flag

    For the first time in 16 years, members from the 93rd Fighter Squadron and Maintenance Squadron deployed to Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to participate in the advanced aerial combat training exercise, Red Flag. "Participating in Red Flag is a huge milestone for the Air Force Reserve Command," said

  • 57th Wing congratulates annual award winners

    The 57th Wing presented its annual awards during a banquet at the Nellis Club Jan. 22.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 yearThe awards were presented in

  • Pilot sets record en route to Red Flag 10-2

    Red Flag exercises bring a lot to the table. It's the largest exercise of its kind in the world. Traditionally, Airmen leave Red Flag as better warfighters than they were when they arrived. One Airman will leave Red Flag with more than training and experience; he'll leave it as a record holder.Lt.

  • 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

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