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  • 34th Weapons Squadron terminates targets in Boise

    The 34th Weapons Squadron recently completed the terminal employment phase of the Nellis Weapons School syllabus in Boise Idaho. The "T.E." mission objective is to demonstrate and instruct HH-60 weapons employment and landing zone options to maximize weapons effectiveness and quickly recover

  • Gunfighter Flag wraps up

    Gunfighter Flag wrapped up Sept. 24 in what the wing commander deemed a "grand slam." "We don't often have the opportunity to practice large-force employment on this scale," said Col. John Bird, 366th Fighter Wing commander. "What we did here over the last two weeks rivals what you see at Red Flag

  • Force Protection Conditions

    Ever wonder why there's an unusual slowdown at the gate or you suddenly find yourself challenged upon entering a workplace or other facility for the umpteenth time? Chances are the delay is the direct result of security measure changes directed due to a change in the base's Force Protection

  • Air Force from Airmen's perspectives

    Shaping civilians into Airmen takes a lot of hard work and dedication. The transformation that takes place through 8 1/2 weeks of rigorous physical training, combat training, classroom instruction and drills during basic military training (BMT) is a very stressful, yet rewarding experience. Trainees

  • Nellis and Creech Airmen celebrate 62 years of air power

    The most expected setting for a display of air dominance typically takes place on the flight line or in the air at most Air Force bases, but not this night. On the night of Sept. 19, Airmen and their families, service members and Las Vegas community members celebrated the Air Force's 62nd birthday

  • In honor of prisoners of war and those missing in action

    During the 2009 National Prisoners of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day Ceremony, Nellis members honored veterans, prisoners of war and those missing in action, at Nellis' Freedom Park, Sept. 18. The ceremony included a dedication to a POW/MIA ceremonial wreath, the reciting of names of Nevadans

  • Nellis reactivates maintenance squadron

    The 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron was reactivated at Nellis during a ceremony at 7:57 a.m., Sept. 17. Col. Dave Blanks, 57th Maintenance Group commander, presided over the ceremony in which Maj. Shane Henderson assumed command of the unit and more than 600 Airmen. "The 757th Aircraft

  • Naturalization Ceremony to be held at Nellis, Sept. 17

    The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will swear in 73 new U. S. citizens, to include members from 38 countries and a mixture of active duty personnel and veterans, at Nellis' Base Chapel, Sept. 17. Maj. Gen. Stanley T. Kresge, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, will be the keynote

  • Air Force takes strides toward a better fitness program

    Airmen can expect to see some major changes in the Air Force fitness program starting in 2010 following the release this month of the new fitness Air Force Instruction AFI 10-248. The Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz said he wanted to improve fitness testing, promote a year-round

  • Nellis to hold 2009 National POW/MIA ceremony, Sept. 18

    A ceremony in honor of the National POW/MIA Recognition Day will be held at Nellis' Freedom Park Sept. 18, at 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. The ceremony will be hosted by Brig. Gen. Kevin McLaughlin, United States Air Force Warfare Center vice commander. The ceremony will include a dedication of a

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