Red Flag to take flight Saturday

Nellis is gearing up to host the second Red Flag exercise of the year begining Saturday. Approximately 150 aircraft supported by more than 3,000 military members from the United States, Canada, France, Germany and the Republic of Singapore are scheduled to take part in the training. The exercise is

Standing with giants

Nellis Airmen put training to test, save six

Two Nellis Airmen aided in the rescue of six victims of a vehicle accident at Lake Mead this summer. Staff Sgt. Jeremy Diola and Senior Airman Ryan Hatfield, 58th Rescue Squadron pararescuemen, were the first responders to the accident, which occurred at Boulder Beach in the Lake Mead Recreation

Red Flag to increase aircraft activity in southern Nevada

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. -- Southern Nevada residents may notice an increase in military aircraft activity beginning Aug. 7 and continuing through Sept. 2 as another Red Flag exercise takes place. The exercise includes more than 100 aircraft ranging from the MQ-1 Predator to F-16 Fighting

Nellis Airman wins air traffic control award

A Nellis officer from the 57th Operations Support Squadron was presented the Col. Derrel L. Dempsey Officer of the Year Award at the 57th Wing stand-up meeting July 13. Capt. James Anderson was selected among nine Air Force officers competing for the award. "When I first found out about the award, I

Drivers must use hands-free cell phones...or else

Courtesy stops and warning tickets for people violating the guidance on the use of cell phones while driving on base is over. Until June 1, patrolmen from the 99th Security Forces Squadron just stopped violators and warned them of the dangers of not using a hands-free device for their cell

Speaking club to revive at Nellis after two years hiatus

After a two-year hiatus, the Flying High Toastmasters will return to the Nellis community Thursday. For 81 years, Toastmasters International has helped more than four million men and woman worldwide become better, more confidant public speakers. The award-winning Nellis chapter had been in the Las

Crowd control: Nellis forces don't clown around

Nellis Airmen participated in an Office of Special Investigations exercise Tuesday at the rear hospital gate as mock protestors attempted to push their way through a barricade line. Security forces personnel and OSI agents simulated the procedures that must be taken if a peaceful demonstration

Nellis unit incorporates newest Predator control system

Airmen in the 15th Reconnaissance Squadron are training on how to employ one of the latest upgrades to the MQ-1 Predator, which will add to the overall efficiency of the aircraft. The Multi-Aircraft Control system reached operational capability in March, with the first in-theater sortie flown under

New squadron activates at Nellis

A new Reserve squadron was activated at Nellis during a ceremony at the Officers' Club June 30. The 78th Reconnaissance Squadron, "Bushmasters," replaced the 307th Fighter Squadron, Detachment 3, located in the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center. The actual activation order for the change was May 19.