Nellis activates Nations largest PV Array

The U.S. Air Force celebrated the completion of North America's largest solar photovoltaic system with a ceremony at Nellis AFB, Dec. 17. The PV array, completed earlier this month, will supply Nellis with more than 30 million kilowatt-hours of clean, environmentally friendly electricity a year. The

Busy "BEEs" break in new home

A new $1.9 million, 4,800 square-foot building became home to the Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight Dec. 12, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The building, designed to increase the flight's mission capabilities and emergency response, will house more than 15 Airmen and contracted technicians while

Manpower flight awarded for flying high in challenging environment

The 99th Mission Support Squadron's Manpower and Organization Flight recently received the Air Force-level Award for Professional Excellence Flight of the Year. This award recognized the commitment of Air Combat Command's most diverse manpower office, in charge of a warfare center, four wings, one

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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