Base energy program receives recognition

As the largest solar power array in the United States was completed December 2007 on Nellis territory and xeriscaping projects transformed the face of the base, Nellis energy program received its due recognition, being bestowed three major 2008 awards for its efforts in energy and water

Air Force Falcons beat University of Nevada Las Vegas Rebels 29-28

Air Force to conduct urban training over Caliente, Panaca

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School here will be conducting training in and near Caliente and Panaca next week. The upcoming training will give U.S. aircrews the opportunity to simulate tracking enemy targets in an urban environment. Aircraft will stay at an altitude of at least 4,000 feet, will not

Nellis honors Hispanic Americans

Nellis Airman receives Bronze Star for support of Operation Iraqi Freedom

A Nellis Airman received a Bronze Star Medal here Oct. 9 for meritorious service in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Master Sgt. Darrin Goetchius, currently a 763rd Maintenance Squadron production superintendent, served in Iraq from May 2007-2008. Sergeant Goetchius distinguished himself as a

Nellis reactivates "NoHeat/No Cool" policy

Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases have recently implemented the basewide "No Heat/No Cool" period for the fall of 2008. Between Oct. 17 and approximately Nov. 10 for Nellis and Oct. 10 and approximately Nov. 11 for Creech, no facilities will be allowed to operate air-conditioning or heating systems

Long name, serious mission: RED HORSE changes command

The 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE Squadron here welcomed new leadership at a change of command ceremony Oct. 6 in Town Hall. Brig. Gen. Brian Bishop, 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and presented Col. Wilfred Cassidy as commander of the latest squadron of

Nellis Airmen to star in "Salute to the Military" episode of "The Price is Right"

CBS producers honor service members with a "Salute to the Military" show on The Price is Right "Master Sergeant Robin Brooks, come on down, you're the next contestant on The Price is Right!" shouts Mr. Rich Fields, the announcer. "Having my named called was music to my ears," exclaims Master

Base Exchange decreases shoplifting with increased prevention and detection measures

The number of shoplifting incidents has decreased at the Nellis AFB Exchange this year, following the installation of increased prevention and detection measures in 2007. Forty-four shoplifting incidents took place from February-September 2008, as opposed to 101 shoplifting incidents from

Army and Air Force integrate training with help of French Air Force

The Army and Air Force have been working hard to improve joint training here at the National Training Center, according to senior leaders at the combat training center. Army brigade combat teams are training here with other service assets and coalition partners to prepare forces for the challenges