News

Oct. 10, 2009
Photographer's Nellis-Creech pictures now in Library of Congress

A desire to show the non-flying side of the Air Force motivated a British photographer, and now his 60-photo "Cleared Hot!" exhibition is part of the Library of Congress. "I met a lot of Air Force people and the first question they're asked is, 'What type of plane do you fly?'" Nicholas Price said.
Oct. 9, 2009
Chief McKinley makes first visit with Airmen since retirement

The 15th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force, Chief Rodney J. McKinley, visited and answered questions from Airmen and civilians here Oct. 6 and 7; this was his first visit to an Air Force base since his retirement as Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force June 30. "This is my first time meeting with
Oct. 8, 2009
Aviation Nation returns to Nellis Nov. 14-15

The largest free public event in Nevada returns to Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 14 and 15 when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2009 -- the Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas Air Show. This year, Aviation Nation celebrates the 21st century Air Force and its accomplishments
Oct. 7, 2009
Air Liaison Officers: Former TACPs pave the way for new career field as officers

Eight months ago two noncommissioned Airmen were busy doing their jobs as Joint Terminal Attack Controllers and today they are second lieutenants graduating in the first class of career Air Liaison Officers. Lieutenants Michael Hoffman and John Grucella are among 16 graduates of the ALO
Oct. 7, 2009
New Nellis program to help with care for injured Airmen

The first Recovery Care Coordination Program for injured servicemembers in Air Combat Command was activated here Sept. 22. This new program is a non-medical support program with the goal of improving how care and support is delivered to wounded, severely injured or ill servicemembers and their
Oct. 6, 2009
Nellis Basketball Team shows glimpses of perfection

After two blowouts, a 79-76 victory over Camp Pendleton, Calif., was all that was needed to assure the Nellis Men's Basketball Team kicked off their season undefeated, when they opened league play at the Nellis Fitness Center Oct 3-4. Down 75 -76 with 58 seconds left in the fourth quarter, Nellis
Oct. 2, 2009
Nellis family wins Air Force Family of the Year Award

For 40 years, the National Military Family Association (NMFA) has been dedicated to strengthening and protecting military families. The association's Military Family of the Year Award recognizes strong military families who embrace their service our nation, are role models in their community, and
Sept. 30, 2009
Good health habits can help stop H1N1 flu AND seasonal flu

With the flu season already here, the Immunization Clinic will offer vaccinations against the seasonal flu at the clinic and at the Nellis Base Exchange Oct. 1, 2, 5 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Both the nasal mist and the shot will be available to all Department of Defense healthcare beneficiaries.
Sept. 29, 2009
Energy Awareness Month: Changing the culture one person at a time

How many times have you walked out of a room and left the lights on? What about leaving your television, stereo or computer turned on overnight? Or how about taking a joy ride with your friends on a lazy Sunday afternoon because there is nothing better to do? Everyone is guilty of these things, but
Sept. 28, 2009
Panjshir PRT proves 'peace, partnership, progress' possible

Traveling through the Panjshir Province of Afghanistan, one hardly realizes there's a war being fought in the rest of the country. Children play outside, markets are open for business and schools are in session, all with an air of fearlessness. The people here simply live their lives. The Airmen,