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Nellis Air Force Base

Nov. 16, 2018
Airmen shine during VGK Military Appreciation Game

The Knights celebrated military appreciation night with special camouflage jerseys that they wore during pregame warm-ups. Along with the National Anthem singer being assigned to Nellis AFB, a combat rescue officer and pararescueman rappelled from the rafters to deliver the game puck.
Nov. 9, 2018
Nellis Airmen perform hot-pit refueling

Airmen from the 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 57th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Raptor Aircraft Maintenance Unit performed a hot-pit refueling November 7, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Nov. 9, 2018
Airfield management keeps Nellis flying high

Airfield management Airmen assigned to the 57th Operations Support Squadron (OSS) here are required to work faster and harder to keep up with the high rate of sorties carried out on the Nellis flightline.
Nov. 8, 2018
USAFWC holds Spark Tank prelims at AFWERX-Vegas

Airmen from units assigned to the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center (USAFWC) gathered at AFWERX-Vegas Oct. 29 to present their innovative ideas for the 2019 Spark Tank Competition.
Nov. 7, 2018
NLVS and SFS partner for future training

North Las Vegas Swat (NLVS) team members visited Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, November 2, to survey possible training locations in a vacant dormitory building in Union Plaza.
Oct. 31, 2018
Nellis Airman named DOD Senior Fire Officer of the Year

Master Sgt. Andrew Kehl, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron deputy fire chief, was recently named the winner of the 2017 Department of Defense Senior Fire Officer Award. Kehl’s accomplishments set him apart from hundreds of other fire officers throughout the military. “Each wing will have a
Oct. 29, 2018
Symposium prepares Nellis, Creech superintendents for success

Approximately 100 squadron superintendents assigned to Nellis and Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, attended the Nellis/Creech Superintendent Symposium Oct. 22 through Oct. 26 on base.
Oct. 26, 2018
Nellis Hosts Disturbed Concert for Airmen

On October 24, 2018, Nellis and the USO hosted Disturbed for a concert for Airmen and families at the base theater
Oct. 25, 2018
99th CES, local fire department battle simulated aircraft fire

Firefighters assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron and a Clark County firefighter trained together on a simulated aircraft fire Oct. 22 to Oct. 24 at the fire department training area on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Oct. 22, 2018
CMSAF Wright visits Nellis AFB

Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright visited multiple units around Nellis Air Force Base to speak with Airmen Oct. 19.