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

Nitrates are probable cause of death for wild horses on test range

Diagnostic and toxicology results indicate that nitrate toxicity is the most likely cause of death in July for 71 wild horses managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) on the Nevada Wild Horse Range. High levels of nitrates were found in some water samples taken from a pond the horses used for

George Lopez Visits Nellis Airmen and Families

The base exchange here held an autograph session Saturday with one of America's most famous Latino comedic actors. George Lopez, who was in town headlining a show at the Las Vegas Hilton, hosted the meet and greet to honor the base's Airmen and their families. "I'm really connected to the military

Predeployment preparations

57th Wing under new leadership

A change of command for the 57th Wing took place July 31 at 8:57 a.m. in the Thunderbird Hangar here. Brigadier Gen. Stephen Hoog succeeded Brig. Gen. William Rew, who moves on to become the Operational Planning, Policy and Strategy director, as well as Air, Space and Information Operations, Plans