Stimulus finds way to Nellis

The Department of Defense announced details for the spending of more than $20 million in benefits to Nellis as part of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. The ARRA, which was signed by President Barack Obama Feb. 17, includes approximately $7.4 billion in defense-related appropriations;

Nellis, Creech to recognize Child Abuse Prevention Month

April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Family Advocacy is scheduled to hold several awareness-raising programs for Nellis and Creech AFBs throughout the month. Child Abuse Prevention Month will officially kick off here when Maj. Gen. Stephen Hoog, United States Air Force Warfare Center

Team Nellis and Creech welcome new ALS graduates

60 Airmen graduated ALS (09-C)  at the officer's club March 26. The award winners and the graduating class are below: The ALS Award Winners Are: John Levitow Award SrA Timothy J. Klave 99th Communications Squadron Falcon Flight Academic Award SrA Thomas L. Seffernick 66th Rescue Squadron Falcon

Hospital announces new medical board process

The Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital is pleased to announce the selection as one of five Air Force medical facilities in the nation to participate in the joint Department of Defense/Veterans Administration Disability Evaluation System (DES) pilot project.Nellis was selected for the pilot project

Thunderbirds excel in acceptance show!

Nellis, Creech prepare for upcoming ORI

If the terms ICC, EOC, IDRC, IDO, IDP, DCC, UDM, PDF, CDF, PTDO, FPCON and TBMCS leave you wondering if you should buy another vowel, it is time to brush up on your operational readiness terminology. Air Combat Command's Operational Readiness Inspection team is scheduled to visit Nellis Dec. 1-6 to

AF mourns the loss of first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

Former Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Paul Wesley Airey died March 11 in Panama City, Fla. "Chief Airey was an Airman's Airman and one of the true pioneers for our service," said Gen. Norton Schwartz, Air Force Chief of Staff. "He was a warrior, an innovator... and a leader with vision well

Nellis economic impact surpasses $5 billion in fiscal 2008

The U.S. Air Force released its annual economic impact analysis figures March 5, showing that Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases contributed more than $5 billion to the Southern Nevada economy in fiscal year 2008. The report, prepared by the 99th Comptroller Squadron, covers Oct. 1, 2007 through

99th Medical Group continuously improves processes with AFSO21

Ensuring patients receive the best possible care in the most timely manner is a priority for the 99th Medical Group at Nellis. The group's commander, Col. Christian Benjamin, said the concept of process improvement is an important part of the reason the group can efficiently and effectively

COMMENTARY: AFSO21 prepares warfighters for the joint fight

 Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century is transforming the Air Force through more innovative and streamlined processes to ensure warfighters have the specific resources and skills required for the joint fight. While some of the Air Force's internal processes have been in place since the