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,

Nellis Airmen 'Race for the Cure'

More than 100 Nellis Airmen took to the streets of downtown Las Vegas during the 13th Annual 2008 Komen Southern Nevada Race for the Cure May 3. Airmen from across Nellis joined 18,000 other runners, walkers and strollers at the Fremont Street Experience to help raise money and awareness in the

AADD shines saving lives

Airmen from across Nellis received the 99th Air Base Wing command chief master sergeant's STAR Award during an informal ceremony here April 30. Command Chief Master Sgt. Robert Brooks presented his award to Tech. Sgt. Michael Wimmer, Staff Sgts. Kristine Kays and Brandon Bingham, Senior Airman Sarah

Air Force Wrestling Team grapples 3 placings at Nat'l Wrestling Championships

Airmen from the U.S. Air Force Wrestling Team pitted their skills against fierce competitors from across the country at the 2008 U.S. National Wrestling Championships April 24-25 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Twelve Air Force wrestlers faced off on the mat against opponents in six weight

Airman wins second place in "Picture This" Pog Design Contest

United States Air Force Weapons School conducts training

The United States Air Force Weapons School here will be conducting training in and near Pahrump during Jaded Thunder West. The upcoming training will give U.S. and allied aircrews the opportunity to simulate tracking enemy targets in an urban environment. Aircraft will stay at an altitude of at

Earth and Arbor days

Air Force hosts 36th annual National Image Conference

Approximately 50 volunteers from Nellis AFB assisted on behalf of the Air Force in hosting the National Image Conference themed "From Heritage to New Horizons," at the South Point Hotel in Las Vegas April 14 to 18. National Image Inc. was founded in 1972 to address the needs of Hispanic employees in

Inaugural ASOC course grads first students

Eleven student Airmen walked as the inaugural graduating class from the Air Support Operations Center Initial Qualification Course at the Combined Air and Space Operations Center - Nellis April 18. Brig. Gen. Michael A. Longoria, 93rd Air Ground Operations Wing commander, was on hand to present