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July 20, 2021
505th Command and Control Wing welcomes new commander

The 505th Command and Control Wing bid farewell to Col. Richard Dickens and welcomed Col. Frederick “Trey” Coleman in a change of command ceremony on July 16 at Hurlburt Field, Florida.
July 19, 2021
USAF/USSF surgeon general tours 99th MDG

The U.S. Air Force/U.S. Space Force and Air Combat Command surgeons general and the chief of the medical enlisted force toured the 99th Medical Group July 13.
July 14, 2021
FAA certification, authorization required for drone usage near Nellis

The Federal Aviation Administration has deemed Nellis Air Force Base’s airspace a Class Bravo airspace.
July 12, 2021
New era for Multi-Domain Test Force

The Air Force Test Center ushered in a new era of the Multi-Domain Test Force, appointing its first military commander, Lt. Col. David Levene, at the AFTC Detachment 1 and MDTF Assumption of Command ceremony July 9. The MDTF will take residence at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, with future employees
July 6, 2021
U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds to sign autographs at National Museum of the U.S. Air Force

DAYTON, Ohio -- On July 9 from 9 a.m. -10 a.m., visitors to the National Museum of the U.S.Air Force can meet select members of the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, theThunderbirds, as they sign autographs. Museum doors will open to the public at 8:30 a.m.Visitors are requested to bring
July 2, 2021
Air Force releases cardio and strength fitness assessment alternatives, new online capabilities

The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022.
June 30, 2021
Nellis AFB to become 5th Generation Center of Excellence

The Department of the Air Force announced plans today to make space for a larger fighter presence at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, by realigning the base’s close air support and rescue missions to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, starting in fiscal year 2022.
June 28, 2021
Combat Shield enters Mountain Home AFB

The 366th Fighter Wing hosted members from Eglin and Nellis Air Force Base during Combat Shield, June 21-25.Combat Shield is a training assessment that tests the effectiveness and functionality of a units’ aircraft electronic warfare systems. There are two teams in Combat Shield: a Maintenance team
June 28, 2021
New USAFWC commander’s first visit to 505th CCW

After assuming command of the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, not five days ago, Maj. Gen. Case Cunningham's first visit was to the U.S. Air Force's only wing dedicated to the core mission of command and control.
June 25, 2021
ACC Activates New Type of Wing, 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing

Recognizing an operational need to dominate the electromagnetic spectrum, Air Combat Command activated the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing June 25, which is temporarily located at Eglin Air Force Base while the Air Force conducts an environmental review for the permanent location.