Test unit takes on bigger role in Global War on Terror

The 556th Test and Evaluation Squadron, the Air Force's first operational test squadron for unmanned aerial systems, held an activation ceremony here March 5. The ceremony included a flag furling and unfurling, signifying the deactivation of the 53rd Test and Evaluation Group, Detachment 4 and the

Basketball crown placed on 57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron

The 57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron Ammo defeated the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron, 73-63, to win the Nellis 2008 intramural basketball championship, Feb. 27. Ammo, who was second seed in the Western Division, earned a spot in the title game by upsetting the Eastern Division regular season

Las Vegas Corporate Challenge starts soon, looking for athletes

The Las Vegas Corporate Challenge season begins March 24. Active duty, civilians employed at Nellis and retired military are gearing up for this annual competition that includes 34 events spanning 12-weeks. Opening ceremonies begin March 26, with a torch relay, parade of banners and an executive

Nellis airfield ops flight brings in awards

The 57th Operations Support Squadron Airfield Operations Flight won 10 annual Air Combat Command airfield operations awards in 2007, including being named Airfield Operations Flight Complex of the Year. Winners are:· Maj. Eric Schmidt -- Colonel Derrel L. Dempsey Officer of the Year · Senior Master

First blue-suit launch of MQ-9 Reaper

Feb. 28 marked a memorable day in U.S. Air Force unmanned aerial vehicle history. The 432nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron spearheaded the first ever all-military launch of the MQ-9 Reaper. Creech AFB acquired MQ-9s in March 2007. The aircraft and ground control stations have been maintained by

Southern Nevada Health District Hepatitis C Investigation

Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital is aware of the on-going investigation of the Endoscopy Center of Southern Nevada. We are currently reviewing our referral database to determine patients who were potentially exposed to Hepatitis C. According to the Southern Nevada Health District, only those

“Above All”

We "Aimed High," we "Crossed Into the Blue," we are "Doing Something Amazing" on a daily basis and "Nothing Comes Close." Now the term people will be hearing and seeing in commercials and on the internet alongside U. S. Air Force is "Above All." Feb. 24 the Air Force launched its new awareness

USAF Honor Guard rallies behind Nellis

Air Force Aid Society provides alternative to pay-day loans

The Nellis Airman and Family Readiness Center staff is gearing up to work with Airmen and their families as part of the Air Force Aid Society's new Falcon Loan program available to Air Force members, which is scheduled to begin March 3. A Falcon Loan is an interest-free loan of up to $500 that can

'Sweetheart' 5K run draws big crowd