F-15D accident report released

A combination of human factors and aircraft anomalies caused the spin during the July 30, 2008, crash of a two-seat F-15D fighter during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., according to an Air Combat Command accident investigation board report released today. The pilot in command,

Creech/Nellis best in ACC: bases to get $100,000 for quality of life improvements

Nellis and Creech are the recipients of Air Combat Command's Commander-in-Chief's Installation Excellence Award and have earned $100,000 for base quality of life improvements. "Our Airmen do an outstanding job at two of the busiest bases in the U.S. and they deserve this recognition," said Colonel

Cargo aircraft simulate airdrop over Nellis' ranges

You got served

The Nellis food service team under the 99th Services Squadron won the Air Combat Command Hennessy award Nov. 4, claiming the title of best food service in ACC. The team now takes part in the Air Force level competition, which will end early 2009. The John L. Hennessy trophy is an annual award that

Hill delivers final Block 52s to Thunderbirds one year ahead of schedule

The Ogden Air Logistics Center at Hill Air Force Base delivered the final two modified Block 52 F-16 Fighting Falcons to the Air Force Thunderbirds on Nov. 17 during a ceremony here. The two modified F-16s complete the set of 10 upgraded Block 52 F-16 jets that will be used in the Thunderbirds 2009

Undefeated 'Green Bats' edge Viper 13-12, take gridiron title

A foiled extra point attempt in the last two minutes of play vaulted the 422nd Test and Evaluation Squadron to a 12-0 record and the 2008 Fitness and Sports Center Intramural Football Championship over the 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squdron Viper Aircraft Maintenance Unit Nov. 17. The National

Nellis AFB air show showcases 21st-century Air Force

Multi-national air force training exercise big success

The 414th Combat Training Squadron recently wrapped up Red Flag 09-1 that took place Oct. 20 through Nov. 1 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Approximately 1,600 military members and 80 aircraft from the United Sates, Greece, Spain and Singapore air forces trained together for two weeks in a realistic

Ready, set, go!

Aviation Nation Air Show returns to Nellis Nov. 8-9

The largest free public event in Nevada returns to Nellis Air Force Base Nov. 8 and 9 when the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, city of Las Vegas and Aviation Nation Foundation, host Aviation Nation 2008 -- the Nellis Air Force Base-Las Vegas Air Show. This year, Aviation Nation's theme is "The 21st