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Nellis Air Force Base

June 15, 2018
Green Flag: Preparing for Close Air Support

Since the 1980’s, the United States of America has been crowned with air superiority by using the F-15E Strike Eagle’s dual-role fighter capabilities in Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground missions.
June 8, 2018
57th Wing bids farewell to Leavitt, welcomes Novotny

Brig. Gen. Robert Novotny assumed command of the 57th Wing from Brig. Gen. Jeannie Leavitt during a change of command ceremony, June 8 in the Lightning Aircraft Maintenance Unit hangar at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
June 5, 2018
Business is booming on Nellis demolition range

99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal teams completed an ammunition disposition request (ADR) May 31 at the Nellis Air Force Base Demolition Range.
June 1, 2018
Auto Hobby Shop finishes renovations, open for business

The Auto Hobby Shop held a grand re-opening ceremony May 31 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, after completing renovations.
June 1, 2018
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,
June 1, 2018
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
May 30, 2018
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.
May 24, 2018
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.
May 23, 2018
EFMP hours increased for Nellis, Creech families

Recently, Air Force Family Child Care services increased respite care time from 12 to 40 hours per month for qualified Exceptional Family Member Program (EFMP) families.
May 18, 2018
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.