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

Nellis drivers test their limits at Airmen Autocross and Car Show

Nellis and Creech Airmen were able to put the pedal to the metal and the rubber to the road at the third annual Nellis Airmen Autocross Event, held Sept. 29-30 on the Nellis Air Force Base Flightline. For the second year in a row, an F-16 raced against a high-end sports vehicle. The F-16 Fighting

Nellis leadership declares October Domestic Violence Prevention Month

Retiree Appreciation Day honors past servicemembers

The Retiree Affairs Office hosted the annual Retiree Appreciation Day honoring southern Nevada's military retirees at the Thunderbirds hangar Sept. 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event offered an information fair, door prizes, entertainment, and visits to the Threat Training Facility to honor and

Nellis runners make marathon milestones

Perfect running weather, motivating aircraft flybys and team support contributed to competitors' success at this year's U.S. Air Force Marathon where five runners from Creech and Nellis Air Force Bases participated in various races held at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Sept. 15. Cols. Marcus

Nellis POW/MIA ceremony: Never forgotten

A ceremony dedicated to prisoners of war and those missing in action took place at the base theater Sept. 21. Approximately 400 ex-prisoners of war, their family members and other visitors were present at the event, which included placement of a memorial wreath, a speech by Maj. Gen. Michael Worden,

Ongoing construction projects enhance Nellis mission, quality of life

From paving the way for mission requirements to addressing quality of life and environmental concerns, Nellis is undergoing more than 50 construction projects at any one time. Nellis' need to meet the dynamic mission of today's warfighter has led to expediting massive construction projects around

Nellis poised for annual CFC

Federal employees and Nellis Air Force Base personnel will soon have a chance to show their support for the charities of their choice when the Nellis Combined Federal Campaign for 2007 begins here Oct. 1. The National CFC began its three-month annual charity drive Sept. 1, with hopes of raising more

Red Flag - Changing With The Times

On Aug. 31, the 57th Adversary Tactics Group (ATG) celebrated the successful completion of Red Flag 07-3, the third and final one of fiscal year 2007. More than 795 aircrew, maintenance, intelligence, and support personnel from 14 Air Force, Army, Navy, and German air force units sharpened their