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  • Bold Quest 07 begins to test Coalition Combat ID

    Bold Quest 07, a technology assessment aimed at improving combat identification technology and reducing friendly fire incidents, begins Sept. 7 and runs through Sept. 19 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. U.S. Joint Forces Command will team with

  • Third annual Nellis Build-a-Boat race weighs anchor

    The 99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs office navigated their cardboard catamaran to victory at this year's third annual Build-a-Boat race, held Aug. 29 at the Nellis Olympic Pool. Boat Captain Senior Airman Travis Edwards and First Mate Charlie Keebaugh oared frantically across the pool in 41

  • 99th ABW commander's call highlights safety

    99th Air Base Wing quarterly commander's call took place Aug. 30 at the base theater. Col. Michael Bartley, the 99th ABW commander, brought up several topics pertinent not only to members of the wing, but to all who live and work at Nellis. The first subject discussed was the new enlisted and

  • Firepower demonstration to highlight Air Force power

    An Air Force firepower demonstration will take place at 12:40 p.m. Sept. 14 at Point Bravo, located north of Las Vegas, off U.S. Highway 95. The events will consist of a 20-minute demonstration by the Ground Combat Training Squadron simulating desert warfare that Airmen face in Iraq and Afghanistan,

  • Tried and true to Air Force blue: A leader remembered

    In 1944, a young man from Argyle, Mo., enlisted at the age of 17 in service of his country, unaware his actions would forever change the face of the Air Force, in a career spanning more than four decades. The young man was Gen. Wilbur L. "Bill" Creech, who 35 years after joining the Air Force

  • What is a Range Hero

    Many people wonder if they would have the mental and moral courage to react in a brave manner if ever faced with a dangerous or hostile situation. One 98th Range Wing truck driver doesn't have to wonder anymore. On the morning of May 4, Juan Trillo, a contractor with the 98th Range Wing Support

  • Fairy godmother lands at Nellis in time for the Ball

    Yes, Nellis and Creech, there is a fairy godmother and she landed at the Professional Development Center and is ready to help people get ready for the ball. The Professional Development Center and 60th Anniversary Air Force Ball planners have a special surprise for any military spouse who wants to

  • Med Group activates two new squadrons

    Two squadrons in the 99th Medical Group were activated during a ceremony at the Officers' Club here Aug. 10. The 99th Inpatient Operations Squadron and the 99th Surgical Operations Squadron became the two newest medical squadrons at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital. Colonel Christian Benjamin,

  • Nellis set to celebrate 60th on Vegas Strip

    Amongst the glitz and glamour found on the Las Vegas Strip, will be a sea of blue as the Air Force celebrates its 60th Anniversary as an independent branch of service this year at The Mirage beginning at 6 p.m., Sept. 8.   "The theme for the 60th Anniversary Ball is 'Heritage to Horizons,'" said

  • Nellis, Creech Airmen make staff sergeant

    From more than 36,000 Airmen from across the Air Force, 507 from Nellis and Creech AFB's found out Aug. 15 that they have been selected for staff sergeant. The promotion rate jumped almost 5.5 percent from last year allowing 14,623 Airmen to make the grade. For those who want to know how well they

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