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Nellis takes next step toward privatized housing

Nellis base housing residents may notice a significant change in day-to-day traffic beginning Dec. 10 when some roads in Manch Manor close due to construction throughout 2008. The roads will be closed completely to pedestrian traffic, but will remain open to motor vehicle traffic until Jan. 2. After

Nellis Air Force Sergeant Association prepares to bring cheer to children

For many people, the holidays are a time of enjoyment to spend with family and friends. But for the children of Child's Haven, a Clarke County shelter for abused children who've been removed from their homes, the holidays can be a lonely time. To bring cheer to the more than 75 children in Child's

Nellis hosts its first mobility exercise

Two U.S. Air Force Weapons School squadrons and more than 30 heavy body aircraft crews completed the first heavy body Weapons School exercise over the Nevada Test and Training Range here Nov. 20. C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III crews from the 29th and 57th Weapons Squadrons, based out of

Vets continue to serve

Every year on Nov. 11 Veterans Day is observed to honor the sacrifices of those who have served in the U.S. armed forces. While many veterans have laid their uniform aside after honorable service, some continue to serve as civilians and contractors. This is particularly true for many members of the

Airman takes next step toward her American dream

One Airman's version of the American dream includes some children and a bakery of her own. It is a dream Airman 1st Class Olga Bilovol now has as a brand-new American citizen following a Nov. 6 naturalization ceremony at Nellis Air Force Base. "It means so much to me that I have a hard time

Vegas Performance

Secretary Wynne speaks at symposium in Las Vegas

The secretary of the Air Force spoke about the past accomplishments and future plans of the Air Force to a crowd of more than 300 people during the 2007 Air and Space Leaders symposium at the Wynn Hotel and resort Nov. 8 in Las Vegas. Secretary Michael W. Wynne was the keystone speaker of the

Honor Guard drill team performs for special-needs students

Though the usual cheering and applause was muted, the excitement was palpable as the Air Force Honor Guard drill team performed for a special audience Nov. 8 in Las Vegas. The drill team, in Las Vegas to perform for the Air Force's 60th Anniversary Air Force Week at Nellis Air Force Base, put on a