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  • First Sergeants keep Airmen mission ready

    Recognized by the diamond on their sleeves, first sergeants are vital members of every squadron across our Air Force because they keep the Airmen mission ready. A first sergeant is a senior noncommissioned officer meant to provide a dedicated focal point for the welfare, health, morale, readiness,

  • F-35 pilots to conduct first Stanley Cup Final flyover

    While the Vegas Golden Knights hockey team makes history on the ice, the F-35 Lightning II fighter jet will make history with the Air Force’s first flyover of a National Hockey League Stanley Cup Final May 30.   The 6th Weapons Squadron will lead a four-ship F-35 aerial formation over the T-Mobile

  • Creech Airman qualifies for Warrior Games

    Airman 1st Class John, an Airman 432nd Aircraft Communications Maintenance Squadron at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, had surgery to reset his bones and worked with the Air Force Wounded Warrior Program to establish a road toward recovery.

  • 99th ABW welcomes new commander

    Airmen, family, and local community and military dignitaries welcomed the new commander of the 99th Air Base Wing, Col. Cavan Craddock, during a change of command ceremony May 24 in the Thunderbird hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

  • Police Week: Respect. Honor. Remember.

    The 99th Security Forces Squadron hosted the annual National Police Week May 14-18 on base to honor fallen law enforcement officers and recognize those who serve.

  • ‘See Something, Say Something:’ Base security is everyone’s business

    The Eagle Eyes program is an Air Force anti-terrorism initiative that enlists the eyes and ears of Air Force members and citizens in the war on terror. It is akin to the national See Something, Say Something campaign that has been used to raise public awareness of the indicators of terrorism.

  • Nellis Airman earns Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Trophy

    Lt. Col. Andrew Huntoon, 57th Maintenance Group deputy commander, received the Gen. Lew Allen Jr. Trophy from Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson during a ceremony held May 2 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.   "It's really an honor to be here to represent an award that's given to

  • Three teams of Airmen battle in Cupcake Wars

    The 99th Force Support Squadron hosted a Cupcake Wars event May 2 at the Crosswinds Dining Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.   The teams competing were given one hour and 30 minutes to produce three cupcakes: a specialty cupcake, a secret ingredient cupcake and a Marvel-themed cupcake.  

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