Using mobile phone while driving nixed

Driving while using a cell phone on base is now prohibited unless a hands-free device is used. The new directive came down from the Department of Defense’s Joint Traffic Guidance and is being implemented throughout the Air Force as a safety measure. The restriction also applies to all government

Using mobile phone while driving nixed

Driving while using a cell phone on base is now prohibited unless a hands-free device is used. The new directive came down from the Department of Defense’s Joint Traffic Guidance and is being implemented throughout the Air Force as a safety measure. The restriction also applies to all government

Privacy Act

BX shoplifters receive zero tolerance

One hundred and nine individuals have been caught shoplifting at the Base Exchange within the last 12 months, and 16 have been caught in the last 30 days alone. This is a matter that is serious and will not be tolerated, said Col. Michael Bartley, 99th Air Base Wing commander. “If you steal, we will

Nellis holds 11th annual Native American meeting

The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Environmental Flight played host to the 11th annual meeting for the Nellis Air Force Base Native American Program June 1 at the Officers’ Club. Representatives from 17 tribes in Arizona, Utah, California and Nevada attend the meeting each year to discuss the

New 99th ABW Commander

Col. Michael Bartley took command of the 99th Air Base Wing from Col. Walter Givhan in a ceremony at the F-22A Raptor hanger on Friday, March 17, 2006. Colonel Bartley’s previous assignment was the 35th Fighter Wing vice commander at Misawa AB, Japan. He joins team Nellis with an extensive

Air Force Sponsors NASCAR Racing for Sixth Year

Nextel Cup’s next stop is the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, and Sunday will mark the Air Force’s sixth year participating in the growing sport of NASCAR racing. After recruiting one of the most versatile and accomplished drivers in NASCAR, Kenny Schrader, the Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 NASCAR team is

Nellis Briefs Community Leaders

Nellis is an integral part of the Southern Nevada community, and the mission of Nellis will continue to grow over the next several years. Because of this impending growth, Nellis’ flying operations need to continue to be protected from development surrounding and encroaching upon Nellis, while at

Services Squadron wins LeMay award

The 99th Services Squadron was awarded the Air Combat Command General Curtis E. LeMay Services Award for the second time in two years. The award was named in honor of General LeMay, who supported morale, wellness and recreation programs provided to Air Force members and their families. “We are

Nellis prepares for ESOHCAMP

Nellis is gearing up for its next external Environmental, Safety and Occupational Health Compliance Assessment and Management Program, currently scheduled from March 13 to 17 for the ranges and March 20 to 24 for Nellis. ESOHCAMP is a management tool to assist base leadership in managing their