July 13, 2023 Red Flag 23-3 to bring increased noise July 17 - Aug. 4 Southern Nevada residents may notice increased noise from military aircraft as the Air Force conducts Red Flag 23-3 from July 17 to August 4.Close to 100 aircraft are scheduled to depart Nellis twice a day and may remain in the air for up to five hours during this large-scale exercise. Also, expect
May 28, 2020 Nellis AFB announces Phase III of reopening Nellis Air Force Base will move to Phase III of its five-phase reopening plan and reduce its Health Protection Condition to Bravo, June 1. The base will remain under a Public Health Emergency.
Oct. 7, 2019 Airman accounted for from World War II The remains of Cpl. Walter J. Kellett have been found and identified. He was buried in his hometown of Ironwood, Michigan, with full military honors -- his sister and other family members were in attendance.