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July 30, 2021
F-16 Receives In-Flight Software Update During Recent Flight Test

For the first time, an F-16’s Electronic Warfare System received an in-flight software update as part of an Advanced Battle Management System (ABMS) demonstration during a recent test sortie at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
July 27, 2021
Red Flag 21-3 to dominate the sky in route to a stronger force

More than 2,200 Airmen, Marines, Sailors and Guardians across 15 squadrons from 17 different states will participate in Red Flag 21-3 here, July 19 through Aug. 6.Red Flag is an air combat training exercise organized at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and hosted on the Nevada Test and Training Range,
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