USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • 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

  • Weapons School Mission Employment phase begins

    Southern Nevada residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the United States Air Force Weapons School begins its Mission Employment phase from Dec. 2- 9.Approximately 130 aircraft from both the Air Force and Navy will participate in the two-week-long event, held on the Nevada Test

  • Leaders send holiday safety message

    The Air Force's top leaders send the Air Force family a holiday safety message and remind all to celebrate responsibly.Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz issued the following message: "Happy Holidays! Whether you are deployed, stationed

  • 99th Air Base Wing Commander to appear on Jeopardy!

    This Air Force base commander hopes to exhibit a high-flying level of knowledge on America's favorite quiz show. "Who is Colonel Dave Belote?" would be the proper response for the 99th Air Base Wing Commander, who taped an appearance on the Jeopardy! game show recently.Appearing on Jeopardy! has

  • Nellis works behind the scenes to ensure mobility exercise success

    Every year Nellis supports the largest air mobility exercise in the United States. This Mobility Air Forces Exercise is essential in making sure both the Army and Air Force learn to coordinate together jointly to achieve success during their overseas contingencies. The MAFEX is part of the U.S. Air

  • Weapons School completes large scale mobility exercise

    Two U.S. Air Force Weapons School squadrons and 40 heavy body aircraft crews completed a Mobility Air Forces Exercise, over the Nevada Test and Training Range here, Nov. 18."This is essentially the capstone for our Weapons Instructor Course, helping us learn how to plan, schedule and execute large

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