Combat search and rescue under new command

Air Combat Command took administrative control of select Air Force combat search and rescue assets from Air Force Special Operations Command April 3 as part of a realignment announced in February. Nellis’ 563rd Rescue Group/Operation Location-Alpha was one of the active-duty units affected by the

Two Nellis Airmen receive Bronze Star Medal

Two non-commissioned officers assigned to the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron here have earned the Bronze Star Medal for their actions in Iraq. Technical Sgts. Andrew Morin and Tyrone Sevening, both vehicle operations craftsmen, served as convoy commanders while assigned to 732nd Expeditionary

Nellis Completes ACC safety Inspection

An Air Combat Command safety evaluation team concluded it's inspection here March 24. The week-long inspection evaluated the USAF Warfare Center, 99th Air Base Wing, 57th Wing and the 98th Range Wing. The inspection team included active-duty service members and civilian employees from ACC Safety in

Clark County turns Nellis troops to teachers

The Clark County School District is teaming up with Nellis and the Troops to Teachers program in an effort to alleviate the district's teacher shortage. The collaboration is what Dr. George Ann Rice, the district's associate superintendent of human resources, called a "revitalization of a

Nellis Airmen play role in Hollywood Transformers film

There’s more than meets the eye to the 65 Nellis Airmen who played small roles in the live-action movie, Transformers, movie currently being filmed. The Airmen, who were used as extras June 8 through 10 during filming at Hoover Dam just outside Las Vegas, played the roles of Army medevac troops and

Space Aggressors join Nellis, provide challenge

As if enemy-painted F-15 and F-16 Aggressors weren't enough to occupy the minds of friendly forces during air-combat exercises here, a squadron of Space Aggressors has been added to the mix. The 527th Space Aggressor Squadron at Schriever AFB, Colo., which realigned under Nellis' 57th Adversary

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Leadership school gets new home

Nellis’ branch of Airman Leadership School welcomed its first class into the school’s new facility located in the old hospital March 10. “The new location is much more conducive for learning,” said Master Sgt. Robert Brooks, ALS flight chief. “It’s brighter, bigger and simply a better environment.”

Nellis Cadet Color Guard unit stomps competition with honors

Five Nevada Civil Air Patrol Honor Guard units visited Creech Saturday to prove who is the best CAP Honor Guard in Nevada. The five CAP squadrons were Clark County Composite Squadron, Henderson Composite Squadron, Humboldt County Composite Squadron, Reno Composite Squadron, and the Nellis Cadet

Airmen get awards for duty in Iraq

Nine Nellis Airmen from the Explosives Ordnance Disposal Flight of the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron received medals at a ceremony Wednesday honoring their service in Iraq. The ceremony, officiated by 99th Air Base Wing Commander Col. Michael Bartley, featured three Bronze Star winners and six Army