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

99th Contracting squadron captures three Air Combat Command-level awards

Two members and a team from the 99th Contracting Squadron have been selected top in Air Combat Command in their functional area. The winners were selected as the Outstanding Non-commissioned Officer of the Year, the Outstanding Company Grade Officer of the Year and the Contracting Team of the

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Team Nellis welcomes new senior master sergeants

Congratulations to Team Nellis and Creech's newest senior master sergeants.Nellis Air Force Base AYLSWORTH, JOSEPH E BROOKS, ROBIN M CARSON, BEN A DICKEY, ROBERT T DREES, MICHAEL D GONZALEZ, GABRIEL GUMMERSHEIMER, ROGE HARKINS, MICHAEL S HERNQUIST, JEFFREY HUTCHINS, KEVIN J JOHNSON, CLARENCE R LEE,

Engineers disassemble competition

Two free-throws were enough to assure a Civil Engineer Squadron win over the 99th Medical Group, 66-59, in the Nellis Basketball Intramural Championship Game Feb.27. The MDG went on a 7-0 run led by J. Hall, an MDG operating room technician, after trailing by 10 with two minutes left in the game. A

Air Force on display at NASCAR