USAFWC & NELLIS News

  • 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

  • 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

  • Nellis and Creech welcomes newest ALS gradutates

    60 Airmen graduated ALS (09-E) at the officer's club 18 June. The award winners and the graduating class are below: The ALS Award Winners Are: John Levitow Award SrA David A. Janossy 57th Operations Support Squadron Falcon Flight Academic Award SrA Heather J. Murphy 99th Aerospace Medical Squadron

  • Saluting Father's Day: dad raises three daughters as wife deploys

    At 7 a.m., there isn't much time for tranquility in the Collins' household before a much anticipated interruption by Kennedy, 12, Taylor, 4, Reagan, 2, and three dogs - under the care of one parent. Nicknamed 'Mr. Mom' by Nellis community members, Mr. Clinton Collins, a dependent father and husband

  • Upgraded amenities to welcome your stay

    An intensive $798,000 upgrade project, featuring new amenities, of building 552, the Union Plaza, will take place here, June 18. Funded by the non-appropriated fund from Headquarters Service Agency in San Antonio, Texas, the project will update bedding, drapes, stairwells, appliances, furniture and

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