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Nellis Air Force Base

July 10, 2020
New defense system at Nellis increases security capabilities

The Air Force Security Forces Center selected Nellis Air Force Base as one of three bases to test a new security system called the Pre-emplaced Electric Vehicle Stopper (PEVS).
July 8, 2020
Newest member of 99th SFS, Ivan

Ivan, 99th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog, completes an obstacle during training at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, July 2, 2020. Ivan and his handler train daily on obstacle courses to maintain mission readiness for emergency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class
July 2, 2020
Guardian Angels support NASA launch

The 58th Rescue Squadron’s Guardian Angels assigned to Nellis Air Force Base made up the three-team Space Flight Support Force distributed amongst Patrick AFB, Fla., Joint Base Charleston, S.C., and JB Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, in support of the historic launch.
June 25, 2020
The Chapel Corps and Resilience

From the COVID-19 pandemic to protests spanning across the nation, the year 2020 has been a whirlwind. This can be a stressful time for anyone, and this added stress brings about questions and concerns of “developing resilient Airmen.”
June 24, 2020
Nellis Airmen prep for AF Marathon

Coronavirus is still in the United States and mass gatherings remain an easy way to transmit the virus. In an effort to protect runners and reduce the spread of the virus, Airmen from across the country and around the globe will not be able to participate in the in-person running of the 2020 Air
June 23, 2020
Nellis serology testing advances fight against COVID-19

The 99th Medical Group (MDG) continues to stay at the forefront in the fight against COVID-19 by introducing in-house serology testing here, June 15.
June 11, 2020
99th ABW welcomes new commander

With the passing of the guidon, Col. Todd Dyer assumed command of the 99th Air Base Wing from Col. Cavan Craddock during a modest change of command ceremony here, June 11.
June 10, 2020
Hidden heroes: AFE equips USAFWS

A pilot’s final option in the case of an emergency is to eject. The split second following that ejection and the canopy flying off is the difference between life and death. The pilot is launched out of the cockpit at more than 10 times their own weight and attention to detail is all that separates
June 8, 2020
Rain, shine or pandemic: 99th MDSS supports Team Nellis

Driving past a little girl holding her mom’s hand while clinching a doll, is nothing out of the ordinary. Taking a second glance, you realize everyone is wearing face masks and the little girl’s doll is no exception, it’s sporting one to match the fashionable outfit chosen for today. This surreal
June 5, 2020
First enlisted reservist graduates from new Weapons School course

History was made May 12 as the first enlisted reservist graduated from the 1C6 Space Warfighter Advanced Instructor Course (AIC) at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.