Global War on Terror milestone: Reapers fly in Afghanistan

The 42nd Attack Squadron's MQ-9 Reaper, one of Creech AFB's unmanned aircraft, has completed more than a dozen missions in Afghanistan since its inaugural flight in theater Sept. 25, averaging about one sortie per day. Capable of striking enemy targets with on-board weapons, the Reaper has conducted

New fuel station saves time at the pump

Members of the 57th Equipment Maintenance Squadron's Munitions Flight gathered Oct. 10 to officially "cut the ribbon" on a newly installed 500-gallon diesel fuel tank in a ceremony held at building 2348 here. Airmen from the Munitions Line Delivery Element stand to benefit the most from the new

Fire Prevention Week at Nellis Air Force Base is Oct. 7 through Oct. 13

New Shoppette formally opens in Manch Manor

A bright and chilly morning Oct. 6 was filled with children's laughter as Elmo and Blue gave out hugs and high-fives, a balloon twister produced all sorts of inflatable goods and a bounce house jiggled under the pressure of tiny feet at the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Manch Manor Shoppette

Solar panels connect to base electric grid

North America's largest solar photovoltaic power system is being activated here Oct. 12, as Nellis and SunPower Corporation commission the first five megawatts of solar-produced power. SunPower contractors have worked the past two weeks to interconnect the first third of the photovoltaic array which

Women Falcons drop three-game volleyball match to Rebels

Playing on the opponent's turf, the U.S. Air Force Academy's women's volleyball team dropped a three-game set to the University of Nevada Las Vegas during a Mountain West Conference game Oct. 6 at UNLV. The Academy's Falcons fell to the Rebels in straight 30-10, 30-15, and 30-20 sets. The Falcons

Aggressors hit the road

More than 150 Aggressor Airmen from the 57th Adversary Tactics Group returned from two successful training deployments to Shaw AFB, S. C. and Eglin AFB, Fla., last week.During the two-week deployments, historically known as "roadshows," Aggressors provided academics and flying training tailored to

Air Force Band of the Golden West performs free patriotic concerts

A prestigious Air Force concert band will perform several free concerts throughout Southern Nevada this month. The public is encouraged and welcome to attend. The 47 members of the United States Air Force Band of the Golden West concert band will feature overtures, marches, instrumental soloists and

Domestic violence, wrong on all levels

"Domestic violence cuts across every line of geography and income. Abuse is found in every community in our country -- every community -- and it must be fought in every community," - George W. Bush, president of the United States of America. It is for this reason leaders of Nellis and Creech Air

October promotions

Eighty Nellis  Airmen and non-commissioned officers are being promoted in the month of October.Following individual was promoted to the rank of Chief Master Sergeant on Oct. 1: Daniel Trahan with the 99th Ground Combat Training Following individual was promoted to the rank of Senior Master Sergeant