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  • 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

  • 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

  • United Services Organization Mobile Center sets up shop at Nellis

    The United Services Organization Western Region Mobile Center arrived at Nellis, the center's new home station, April 10-11 to allow Nellis peeople to take advantage of the new facility. Mobile centers are designed to be a USO center on wheels that provides support to troops who do not have a

  • Drifters, racers burn rubber on Nellis flightline

    Team Nellis and Creech ... Start your engines for the Airmen's Auto Event weekend here on the Nellis flightline April 14 and 15. The two-day event featured a free drifting class and afforded people the chance to race their cars on the flightline for a small fee. April 14 featured a free drifting

  • Air Force takes home a silver, bronze in wrestling championship

    Two Air Force members came away with medals April 7, after a double-elimination wrestling tournament held at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The U.S. Open National Wrestling Championship, held in Las Vegas for the 17th time, is where America's best wrestlers compete for the national title,

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