Friends, co-workers remember Nellis Airman in service

A memorial service for a Nellis Airman who died July 18 from injuries sustained in an off-duty accident was held at the Nellis Base Chapel July 22. The late 1st Lt. Dominic Romano, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, Resources Flight Chief, had been hospitalized since he was injured in a motorcycle

Nellis lodging competes for Air Force Award

The 99th Services Squadron is in the running for the Air Force Innkeeper Award, competing against other large lodging programs throughout the Air Force. Having won the Air Combat Command award, Nellis' lodging office is moving up to compete against the winners of the other major commands. "We're

MQ-9 Reaper enhances Air Force capabilities in Iraq

The Air Force flew its first operational MQ-9 Reaper mission from here July 18, supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. The integration of the Reaper into theater-flight operations significantly enhances the strike and close-air-support capabilities of airpower forces in Iraq. The Reaper has a unique

CSS Consolidation

The consolidation of personnelists across base into the Military Personnel Flight is scheduled to be completed July 28. This Base-Level Service Delivery Model began in April 2007 as part of an Air Force initiative to move all unit personnelists under the MPF in order to process all Airmen out of a

Red Flag exercises slated for July and August

Southern Nevada residents may notice increased military aircraft activity as the Air Force prepares for two Red Flag exercises in July and August. Red Flag is a realistic combat training exercise involving the air forces of the United States and its allies. The exercise is conducted on the

Officials conduct 'Road Show' for acquisition transformation

The Installation Acquisition Transformation initiative, a comprehensive restructuring of continental U.S. installation acquisition practices, is moving forward as Air Force contracting officials continue traveling to affected bases to explain the changes ahead. Under the transformation, Air Force

Warm hearts donate to First Sergeants charity

Semi-pro team makes Nellis and Creech kids "Kings" for a week

The Nellis Youth Center is scheduled to conduct a summer football camp hosted by team members from the Vegas Kings for children 6 to 16 years old beginning July 28 and ending Aug. 2. Players from the newly formed semi-pro football team will be helping Nellis and Creech children learn the

Nellis services garner accolades from ACC, Air Force

Team Nellis took home four best-in-the-Air-Force Services awards. From the 99th Services Squadron, Zina Cage was named Air Force Services Volunteer of the Year, the Air Force Services Air Reserve Component Senior NCO of the Year was Master Sgt. John Sorenson and Child Development Centers One and Two

Being "Street Smart"