June 26, 2018 AFWERX’s innovation strengthens perimeter security Approximately 75 military members, small businesses, entrepreneurs and academia innovators presented technology designs to address Air Force perimeter security issues, at the inaugural AFWERX Fusion Xperience June 20 and 21 at the Enclave in downtown Las Vegas.
June 25, 2018 WSINT promotes multi-domain lethality The U.S. Air Force Weapons School at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, completed multiple Weapons School Integration (WSINT) exercises from May 23 to June 13, 2018, over the skies of the Nevada Test and Training Range.
June 25, 2018 Summer is here June 21 marked the first day of the summer season; however, Nevada’s season high temperatures tend to be felt prior to June. In fact, the state has a history of setting record highs as early as March and as late as October.
June 19, 2018 USAFWS holds first loadmaster advanced instructor course The inaugural iteration of the Loadmaster Advanced Instructor Course (AIC) for the C-130J Super Hercules participated in the U.S. Air Force Weapons School Advanced Integration from May 21 to June 13.
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