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Nellis Air Force Base

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.
Oct. 17, 2018
53rd Wing brings future faster with largest LFTE

The 53rd Test and Evaluation Wing conducted a large force training event (LFTE) with their Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E) weapons systems on the Nevada Test and Training Range last month.
Oct. 15, 2018
99th MDG protects Nellis against influenza

The 99th Medical Group kicked off their 2018-2019 Influenza Campaign by administering influenza vaccinations to approximately 50 Airmen Oct. 11 at the 99th Air Base Wing command section on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Oct. 10, 2018
Pilot receives AF Exceptional Aviator Award

An A-10C Thunderbolt ll pilot was awarded the Air Force Exceptional Aviator Award on Oct. 5 in the 6th Combat Training Squadron auditorium at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.