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  • Nellis takes steps toward alternative energy

    With gas prices sky-rocketing and the president pushing new green house gas emission standards, it has been a priority for working families to find new and more cost effective forms of alternative energy. The military is a prime example of this initiative, providing energy to servicemembers and

  • 15 units, 3 countries converge on Nellis for Red Flag

    Nearly 1,300 servicemembers, more than 80 aircraft and 15 units from three countries converged on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., with the start of Red Flag 10-1 Oct. 19. American, Norwegian and Dutch Airmen and Soldiers comprise the allied team in the exercise. "The exercise is a great opportunity for

  • Nellis Airmen make fall festival special

    There are many volunteer opportunities available at Nellis Air Force Base, ranging from volunteering with Airmen Against Drunk Driving to working as security at various venues downtown. All of these are important, but some are more likely than others to give a special sense of gratification. Such an

  • Orientation day gives spouses inside look at operations

    For most people, the extravagance of the Las Vegas strip is normally only witnessed from the ground. For a lucky few, however, it was viewed from an HH-60G Pavehawk helicopter soaring above the city. The 66th Rescue Squadron provided this unique opportunity to the spouses of their unit, along with

  • Combined Federal Campaign underway in Southern Nevada

    The 2009 Combined Federal Campaign, which kicked off at Nellis Air Force Base Oct. 8 and runs through Dec.15, is currently underway in Southern Nevada. The CFC is an annual charity campaign in which servicemembers and federal employees have the opportunity to make donations from a list of more than

  • Red Flag exercise kicks off Monday

    Southern Nevada residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force prepares for Red Flag exercise 10-01 Oct. 19. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the 15,000-square-mile

  • ACC command chief visits Nellis, Oct. 15

    The most precious resources at Nellis are not the many aircrafts that help defend and protect our freedom overseas and in country, but the uniformed men and women who proudly serve as Airmen. Sometimes this is mentioned enough, and  this what the command chief of Air Combat Command, Chief Master

  • Weapon Loaders compete to sharpen skills

    Nellis weapon load crews compete against each other to sharpen skills. During the bi-monthly competition, the teams are judged based on speed, accuracy, and safety while loading ordnance onto aircraft.to view a slideshow of this event, click here.

  • Green Flag - West exercise began Oct. 9

    Southern Nevada and Southern California residents will see increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force begins GREEN FLAG - West 10-01, Oct. 9. Missions will be flown between 3 p.m. and 12 a.m. beginning Oct. 9 through Oct. 23, and will take place at the National Training Center at Fort

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