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  • Nellis Honor Guard undergoes overhaul

    Every week the Nellis Honor Guard represents the Airmen of not only the Las Vegas area but the whole Air Force. These ceremonial guardsmen are some of the most dedicated and well rounded Airmen that the Air Force has to offer. Their bearing, unbreakable; their uniforms, pristine; and their

  • Nellis receives trees for troops

    In a year when the economy slowing has caused daily living expenses to skyrocket, and a faster deployment tempo is causing military families to find it harder to spend time with each other. The holiday season has become a reason for military dependents to do activities together. Whether it be

  • Nellis commander completes 6-show run on 'Jeopardy!'

    The set wasn't the same as he remembered from watching the show in its inaugural season more than 25 years ago. The chalkboard scheme has been replaced by liquid crystal display screens; the money at stake has doubled; and contestants are no longer limited to just five wins. From the first day Col.

  • Officials now accepting military spouse scholarship applications

    National Military Family Association officials are accepting scholarship applications from military spouses, and the deadline is Jan. 31, 2010.The Joanne Holbrook Patton Military Spouse Scholarship program awards up to $1,000 to military spouses to obtain professional certification or to attend post

  • Promotion to E-8 to require resident Senior NCO Academy

    Completion of the resident Air Force Senior Noncommissioned Officer Academy or a sister service equivalent becomes a requirement for promotion to senior master sergeant effective Jan. 1, Air Force officials announced Dec. 9 as part of a policy change.The change in the professional military education

  • Thunderbirds announce 2010 schedule

    The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," has announced its 2010 air show schedule. "We are humbled to have the opportunity to travel the U.S and Canada this year, representing the 700,000 Airmen in America's Air Force," said Capt. Jason McCree, USAFADS public affairs

  • Weapons School concludes graduate course

    The U.S. Air Force Weapons School concluded its two-week long Mission Employment Phase Dec. 9. The mission employment phase is the final part of a two week Weapons School graduate course that showcases the newly acquired skills from the school's students."The mission employment phase is the capstone

  • Justice File: Legal Office releases Nov. UCMJ actions

    Editor's note: Each month, the legal office publishes the results of action under the Uniform Code of Military Justice completed during the previous month. For courts-martial purposes, specific individuals can be identified because the proceeding is public record.Courts-Martial: On Nov. 12, Staff

  • 0-0-1-3 initiative for holiday safety

    I am sure you are well aware that we are in the home stretch to the holiday season. This is a time for reflection upon the year and an opportunity to enjoy time with family and friends. Often, both activities will involve alcohol. If you're over 21, this can be acceptable behavior if done in

  • U.S. Air Force Weapons School to graduate 89 officers

    The U.S. Air Force Weapons School will graduate 89 officers during ceremonies at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas Dec. 12.The Weapons School provides the world's most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment and every six months, produces a new class of graduates who are expert

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