Red Flag ramps up at Nellis

Joint Terminal Attack Controller training reaches new heights

Brig. Gen. Stephen Hoog, 57th Wing commander, and Col. Dan Walker, Air Force Research Laboratory, hosted a ribbon cutting here Jan. 17 for the Joint Terminal Attack Controller Virtual Trainer dome which will soon be incorporated into the syllabus for Nellis' JTAC students. The dome, measuring 14.5

New 57th commander takes charge

The Airmen of the 57th Wing welcomed a new commander in a formal ceremony at the Thunderbird hangar here Jan. 18. Col. Russell Handy came to Nellis from Eglin AFB, Fla., where he was the 33rd Fighter Wing commander. "Las Vegas is a fun place - there's a lot to do here," he said. "I'm excited to be

Civil engineers set Air Force pace in energy conservation

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron has received the first-ever Best in Air Force Energy Conservation Award for their initiatives in 2007. The award recognizes outstanding contributions to military engineering through achievement in design, construction, administration, research and development. Units

First sergeants and Eagle Flag train Airmen

Facilitating Airmen success. That is how Master Sgt. Robin Young describes his job as the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron first sergeant from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. During Exercise Eagle Flag, facilitating success for Airmen and caring for them is never an easy task for a first sergeant. In each

Nevada's first black woman judge speaks at MLK luncheon

AFPC releases post-deployment respite guidance

Beginning Jan. 19, 2007, eligible active-duty Airmen who deploy 12 or more months during a preceding 36-month period are entitled to administrative absence time off. All active-duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen are eligible for this time off. Separate guidance for National Guard and Reserve personnel

Thunderbirds get a new "1"

Lt. Col. Greg Thomas took command of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds," Jan.11 at the Thunderbird Hangar here. Colonel Thomas becomes the 32nd commander/leader of the "Ambassadors in Blue," accepting the Thunderbird No. 1 position from outgoing commander Lt. Col. Kevin J.

57th Wing welcomes new commander

The 57th Wing will hold a change of command ceremony Jan. 18 at 9 a.m. in the Thunderbird hangar, where Brig. Gen. Stephen L. Hoog will relinquish command to Col. Russell J. Handy. Colonel Handy comes to Nellis from Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. As commander of the 57th Wing, Colonel Handy will be

New base houses, programs discussed at town hall

Col. Michael Bartley, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Pinnacle Management hosted a town hall meeting here Jan. 15 to update housing residents on privatization issues, including the utility responsibility program, the recycling program, resident communication channels, and the development plan and