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  • Air Force leaders, local Native Americans discuss future of NTTR

    Commanders from the 99th Air Base Wing and the 432nd Wing, as well as officials from the Nevada Test and Training Range (NTTR) met with representatives of 17 Native American tribes Nov. 16- Nov. 19 to continue discussions about cultural considerations on the NTTR.

  • USSOCOM Para-Commandos open Aviation Nation 2019

    Hovering at 5,500 feet above Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, an HC-130J Combat King II lowers its rear door and gives the final signal to the U.S. Special Operations Command Para-Commandos parachute demonstration team waiting to jump out of the aircraft. Their aerial proficiency is exhibited as they

  • Academy’s Glider Team to perform at Aviation Nation

    The Air Force Academy’s Aerobatic Demonstration Team will showcase their talents to the Las Vegas community for the first time in several years at Aviation Nation at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Nov. 16-17.

  • Defenders help ensure safety, security during Aviation Nation 2019

    As the main gate opens to the public, hordes of shuttles stream in with excited Aviation Nation 2019 attendees. The participant’s eyes are gazed to the sky while others are observed keeping the crowd secure. The 99th Security Force Squadron (SFS) helps ensure the base is safe and protected while

  • F-35 Demo Team to take first flight in Las Vegas air show

    This year, don’t miss the F-35 Lightning II Demonstration Team, which is performing for the first time in Las Vegas and are teaming with the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Bolt Aircraft Maintenance Unit to fly Nellis-based F-35 aircraft.

  • Nellis medical center celebrates 25 years

    The Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) celebrated 25 years of operation Nov. 12 during a ceremony attended by base and community leadership at Nellis Air Force Base.

  • NHRA receives first-hand look into life of Maintainer

    Maintainers assigned to the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron (AMXS) Eagle Aircraft Maintenance Unit (AMU) were given the opportunity to showcase their abilities to National Hot Rod Association vehicle maintainers.

  • 29th WPS: Forging C-130 Tactical Experts

    The 29th Weapons Squadron recently tackled phase three of the C-130 Weapons Instructor Course in Colorado, from October 12 - 27. The 29th WPS at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, a detachment from the U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nevada, is home to the course.

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