Putting Bombs on Targets

Black Knights Resurrected: 561st Joint Tactics Squadron prepares force, captures today's tactical issues

A ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official reactivation of the 561st Joint Tactics Squadron took place here June 5. Headquarters Air Force and Air Combat Command deemed it necessary to create an organization that specializes in deployment-preparation training and in capturing tactical lessons

Nellis captain receives Bronze Star

One of Nellis' own received a Bronze Star for her outstanding service in Afghanistan from May 2006 to May 2007 in a ceremony held in Kabul, Afghanistan, May 1. "I am humbled," said Capt.Maria Moss, a native of New York and a maintenance officer with the 763rd Maintenance Squadron. "It is a good

2007 Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign comes to conclusion

The six-week-long Air Force Assistance Fund Campaign held at Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases ended May 4. Nellis and Creech donated $133,800, exceeding the set goal by almost $4,000. All contributions made to AFAF are divided among four charity organizations: the Air Force Aid Society, the LeMay

57th Wing welcomes new command chief master sergeant

The 57th Wing welcomed its new command chief master sergeant April 9. Command Chief Master Sergeant Jack Adams reported to Nellis from Misawa Air Base, Japan. "I'm very happy to be here at Nellis and looking forward to getting to know the community, getting to know all the squadrons on base and the

Nellis gets first glimpse of upcoming financial service transformation

 Representatives from the Financial Services Transformation Team visited Nellis May 22 to assist in the transition to the new centralized financial service structure slated to take full effect in October 2008. These support teams gave a multitude of briefings explaining the role of the new Air Force

Nellis, Clark County trains for worst-case scenario

Mickey Jones receives F-16 incentive flight at Nellis AFB

Air Force to fly training missions over Pahrump

Urban close air support training flown from Nellis Air Force Base will take place over Pahrump in southern Nevada May 21, 22 and 24. Urban close air support integrates aircraft in support of ground operations by attacking targets in close proximity to friendly troops. The training will start about 9

Air Force, Department of Veteran's Affairs provide world-class healthcare

July 1994 ... Nellis Air Force Base's Mike O'Callaghan Federal Hospital made history by becoming one of four Department of Defense hospitals to consolidate the Air Force and the Department of Veteran's Affairs' medical needs under one roof. "It's all about medicine and keeping everyone healthy and