Nellis hosts 19th annual air defense conference

The 547th Intelligence Squadron is hosting the 19th annual Integrated Air Defense Systems conference, June 3 - 6 at the 547th IS Threat Training Facility. According to Lt. Col. Scott J. Scheppers, 547th IS commander, "This is a great opportunity to bring together various intelligence agencies and

Firefighters fine-tune skills

Memorial honors maintenance Airman

More than 100 Airmen from across Nellis convened to honor the life of their fallen comrade during a heart-felt memorial service held at the base chapel May 14. Airman 1st Class Daniel L. Luhdorff, a 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons load crew member, passed away May 11 after a car accident.

Nellis Honor Guard commemorates launch of Sinatra stamp

U.S. Air Force Weapons School trains crews on combat zone airdrops

Students of the 57th Weapons Squadron, McGuire AFB, N.J., participated in one of the largest exercises in the Air Force May 9 over the Nevada Test and Training Range here. Nearly 40 aircraft from Air Force bases across the U.S. participated in the Mobility Air Forces Exercise, which involved six and

Spring cleaning: Airmen help beautify Spring Mountains

Airman Leadership School graduates, class 08-D

The following Airmen graduated from Airman Leadership School May 9. There were five distinguished graduates, one John Levitow Award winner, one academic award winner and one leadership award winner.DEFENDER FLIGHT Staff Sgt. Jesse A. Sisneros, 820th RED HORSE Squadron Staff Sgt. Zachary L. Frakes,

Airmen save lives one unit at a time

Reapers combined in Afghanistan

One year after its first training mission at Creech Air Force Base, Nev., the MQ-9 Reaper is well engrained in combat operations. Since taking flight for the first time here in October 2007, Reapers have flown more than 320 missions and 2,400 combat hours throughout Afghanistan, providing

Airman warrior receives Purple Heart, five other awards

A 99th Air Base Wing chief of exercise plans and programs here received a Purple Heart and five other medals and badges at a ceremony in the base Officers Club May 5. Maj. Anthony Jones was recognized for his distinguished service in Operation Iraqi Freedom, where he survived three rocket attacks,