Green Flag gets Royal Air Force Typhoons combat-ready

Troops on the ground may soon receive close air support from Typhoons, the Royal Air Force's newest fighter aircraft, thanks to the 549th Combat Training Squadron here. The 549th CTS conducted its most recent exercise, Green Flag 08-07, from May 23 to June 6, providing close air support training in

Nellis Air Force Base gets new janitorial contract

You may have noticed some changes in the custodial (janitorial) services provided to your area. On May 1, Team Nellis awarded the new base custodial contract to Accent Service Company, Inc. The new contract incorporates the Air Force standards of service. What does this mean to you? You may see many

Altitude in Peru presents challenges, won't stop mission

The air is a bit thinin the mountainous region of Ayacucho, Peru, where Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine servicemembers are participating in New Horizons-Peru 2008, a humanitarian mission set on improving the quality of life of underprivileged Peruvians. The altitude in Huamanga is more than 9,000

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New 99th Air Base Wing commander takes the stick

The following inteview was given to a member of the 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs, and provides insight into the Wing's new commander, Col. Howard D. Belote, as he shares his thoughts and goals for Nellis Air force Base and its personnel.  Col. Belote took command of the 99th Air Base Wing, May

Air Force reservist makes history through Thunderbird selection

A pilot with the 93rd Fighter Squadron, Homestead Air Reserve Base, Fla., was selected May 29 as the first Air Force Reserve pilot to fly with the United States Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds, here. Maj. Sean Gustafson joins Team Nellis in November to fly the No. 4 slot

Predator veers off runway at Creech

An MQ-1 Predator assigned to the 11th Reconnaissance Squadron here departed the runway here on landing today at approximately 1:00 pm. There were no injuries. The unmanned aircraft system was returning from a training mission. The aircraft is a medium-altitude, long-endurance, remotely piloted

Stepping into theatre of operations in Afghanistan

"Ladies and gentlemen, you are now in Afghanistan...this is real-world," a voice belonging to an unidentified Royal Air Force officer known only as "Tiger" echoed through a portal hallway, as invited news journalists, photographers, television broadcast crews from the Las Vegas Valley and United

'Thunderstruck' claims Nellis Bowling Championship

The 57th AMXS intramural bowling team Thunderstruck earned the title of base champions at the Nellis 300 Bowling Center here May 21. The bowling center hosted a double-elimination tournament with the best teams from Wednesday and Thursday intramural leagues. The tournament began May 13, with team

432nd becomes Air Expeditionary Wing

The 432nd Wing here was designated an air expeditionary wing according to orders issued by Air Combat Command earlier this month. The wing will now have dual reporting responsibilities to 9th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Central at Shaw AFB, S.C. and to 12th Air Force and U.S. Air Forces Southern