Airman saves four lives, earns Soldier's Medal

"One of the things that makes our military the best in the world is the certain knowledge of each Soldier, Sailor, Airman, and Marine that they can always count on their comrades should they need help - that they will never be abandoned." - Jon Kyl, U.S. Senator from Arizona. Senator Kyl may not

Nellis proves its readiness

The combined Nellis and Mountain Home AFBs team won the 2007 Air Combat Command Chemical-Biological-Radiological-Nuclear (CBRN) Challenge that took place in Brooks AFB, Texas, April 2007. Tech. Sgt. Dawn Kolczynski and Senior Airman Stephanie Lewis, both with 99th Air Space Medical Squadron

Within 72 hours of arrival, 'Warthogs' take fight to enemy

Within hours of standing up as a fully operational combat flying unit, the group was launching its fierce Thunderbolt IIs into battle. The A-10's distinctive nose art has been known to strike fear into enemy combatants unlucky enough to see its hungry, shark-toothed facade grinning at them. Nellis

Weapons school starts new urban close air support training in rural Nevada

Urban close air support training flown from Nellis Air Force Base took place over towns in southern Nevada April 23 and 24. The training is called urban close air support, which integrates aircraft in support of ground operations by attacking targets in close proximity to friendly troops. The two

New UAS wing stands up at Creech AFB

The Air Force's first unmanned aircraft systems wing stood up May 1 at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. As Col. Christopher Chambliss assumed command of the 432nd a piece of history was revived, and a course for the way ahead continued. "This is a monumental day for the Air Force," said Colonel

Social Security covers military since 1957

Every Memorial Day, people around the nation honor those who served their country and made the ultimate sacrifice. It is also important to honor those who have served and continue to serve in our nation's military, which is why May is National Military Appreciation Month. But serving those who serve

Nellis helicopters en route to rescue stranded hikers

A rescue helicopter and aircrew assigned here have deployed to Utah to assist in the rescue of hikers stranded on a mountain. One HH-60 Pavehawk helicopter from the 66th Rescue Squadron and pararescuemen from the 58th Rescue Squadron here departed at approximately 12:30 p.m. to Pine Valley Mountain,

Air Force takes step forward toward renewable energy

The groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of North America's largest solar photovoltaic power system began April 23 at Nellis Air Force Base. Rated at about 15 megawatts, the array will supply the base with more than 25 percent of its energy during peak summer months. Attending the ceremony

Drifters, Racers burn rubber on Nellis flightline

Twenty-five technical sergeants graduate from Noncommisioned Officer Academy

The following technical sergeants graduated from the NCO Academy April 5, at Kirkland Air Force Base, N.M.Tracy Vaughan - 3rd Special Operations Squadron Curtis Watson - 563rd Rescue Group Mark Aviles - 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Adam Zimmerman - 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Jason