Nellis scheduled to begin Green Flag West 09-08 July 10

Southern Nevada and California residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force begins Green Flag West 09-08, July 10. Green Flag West, conducted by the 549th Combat Training Squadron here and the 12th Combat Training Squadron at Fort Irwin, Calif., provides a realistic

Red Flag Exercise to begin Monday

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force begins Red Flag exercise 09-4 July 13. 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 Nevada

Manas ETDC: Last hub kits Airmen up for Afghanistan

Equipping the troops and ensuring serviceability of the gear are a vital aspect of today's contingency operations, which is what the Airmen at the Expeditionary Theater Distribution Center here is all about. The Airmen of the 376th Air Expeditionary Wing's ETDC not only ensure service members on

98th Range Wing welcomes new commander

Col. John Montgomery, took command of the 98th Range Wing during a ceremony July 7, presided over by Brig. Gen. Ted Kresge, United States Air Force Warfare Center commander at the Nellis Officer's Club. "The people of the 98th RANW are the custodians of Nellis' crown jewel 'the Nevada Test and

Air Force bids farewell to Chief McKinley, hails Chief Roy

After more than 30 years of service, the Air Force's top enlisted leader bade farewell to fellow Airmen in a June 30 ceremony here as a new Airman became the 16th chief master sergeant of the Air Force. Along the manicured ceremonial lawn, hundreds of spectators cheered the service of Chief Master

99th ABW vice-commander gives safety tips for freedom day

With the fourth of July nearly upon us, I would like to stress the importance of protecting our most valuable resource, our people. I know you've heard this said many times but it's true. Last year Team Nellis had 25 reportable mishaps and one fatality during the 101 Critical Days of Summer. These

Nellis honors fallen Airman

A memorial service for a Nellis Airman who died unexpectedly was held June 23 at the base chapel. Lt. Col. (Dr.) Harry "Rob" Prager, 99th Aerospace Medical Squadron flight surgeon, died from unknown causes while at home June 16. Co-workers and friends highlighted some of the 43-year-old's many

Newest Air Force residency program and medical center opens

As 'testing, training and tactics' serves as one of the cornerstones for Nellis' reputation as the home of the fighter pilot and combat readiness, the same leading edge philosophy holds true for Nellis' debut of the family medicine residency program at the Mike O' Callaghan Federal Hospital, where a

Rosie the Riveter Association visits Nellis

Thunderbirds announce 2010 officer selections

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, commonly known as the 'Thunderbirds,' announced incoming officer selections today for the 2010 demonstration season. Lt. Col. Case Cunningham, serving at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., will join the team as the 33rd Commander/Leader of the