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May 11, 2026
Diamondback and Team of the Month Awards

Leadership from the 99th Air Base Wing recognize U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Sullivan, an explosive ordnance disposal range operations NCOIC assigned to the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, and the Nellis Chapel team as April's Diamondback and Team of the Month, at Nellis Air Force Base, May 8
May 8, 2026
Forging the Future of Airpower: U.S. and German weapons schools deepen alliance through integrated training

In a demonstration of NATO solidarity and tactical advancement, the U.S. Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron recently hosted a delegation from the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 for a nine-day integration event. The collaboration focused on refining allied combat tactics, advancing rotary-wing
May 7, 2026
31st Air Task Force implements Air Expeditionary Wing model at Freedom Flag 26-1

The 31st Air Task Force was redesignated the 31st Air Expeditionary Wing and tasked with executing operational command and control to project platform-agnostic air power during exercise Freedom Flag 26-1.
May 6, 2026
Tested to Rescue: weapons and rescue squadrons execute overwater mission

The 34th Weapons Squadron, along with the 31st Rescue Squadron (RQS), 79th RQS and other U.S. Air Force partner units conduct a training overwater and inland recovery operation near Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 24, 2026. The mission was meant to enhance combat search and rescue tactics,
April 28, 2026
Freedom Flag 26-1: Nellis, Hurlburt Airmen establish distributed location for hot pit refueling

The effort proved a continuous airpower generation scheme of maneuver designed to increase survivability against potential threats.
April 23, 2026
NASA Administrator visits USAF Weapons School

NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman visits Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, Apr. 14, 2026.
April 22, 2026
Thunder AMU maintainers set standard of excellence with “Black-Letter” achievement

Aircraft maintainers from the 757th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron’s Thunder Aircraft Maintenance Unit recently achieved a notable milestone when one of their A-10 Thunderbolt II fighter aircraft earned “Black-Letter” status, signifying zero discrepancies following an inspection.
April 17, 2026
Aircraft takeoffs and landings at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force aircrafts assigned to the 57th Wing take off and land at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 2 and April 8, 2026. The 6th Weapons Squadron, assigned to the USAF Weapons School, specializes in advanced training for F-35A Lightning II pilots and instructors. The 64th Aggressor Squadron
April 17, 2026
F-35A Lightning II takes off at Nellis Air Force Base

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II aircraft assigned to the 57th Wing take off for a mission at Nellis Air Force Base, April 8, 2026. The USAFWS specializes in advanced training for F-35A Lightning pilots and instructors.
April 17, 2026
Indian Air Chief’s Visit to Nellis AFB cements U.S.-India strategic partnership

Indian Air Force Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh engaged with U.S. Air Force leaders during a visit to Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, April 9, 2026. The visit focused on joint exercise opportunities and aligning modernization efforts to build a foundation for interoperability.