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Nellis Air Force Base

July 11, 2012
Fitnesss conditioning classes on schedule at the Health and Wellness Center

The Health and Wellness Center at Nellis Air Force Base develops new fitness programs to help train Airmen and dependents to receive a proper workout to eliminate the threat of injury. Remaining fit to fight has been an ongoing Air Force emphasis. In 2010 the Air Force Fitness Test standards
July 11, 2012
Doctor provides life-saving medical care despite broken leg

A 34-year-old critical care pulmonologist assigned to the 99th Medical Operations Squadron here went from needing rescue to providing emergency medical attention to a California Highway Patrol officer July 5 near Big Bear Lake in the Shasta Trinity Forest.Maj. (Dr.) Jeremy Kilburn, 99th MDOS
July 10, 2012
NDI technicians’ integrity works

Technicians of the Nellis Non-Destructive Inspection Laboratory (NDI) demonstrate "Integrity First" each and every day while performing potentially lifesaving inspections that ensure mission completion.NDI is the examination of an object or material with technology that does not affect its future
July 10, 2012
Senior Enlisted Advisor to CJCS visits Nellis

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Bryan Battaglia, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, spoke to enlisted Airmen and their spouses about the CJCS' top four priorities for the military enlisted corps July 10, 2012. Battaglia serves as the principal military advisor to the
July 10, 2012
Aerial gunner Airman receives Distinguished Flying Cross with valor

Staff Sgt. Justin Tite, 88th Test and Evaluation Squadron aerial gunner, received the Air Force Distinguished Flying Cross with valor here, July 9.Maj. Gen. Bill Hyatt, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center commander, presented the decoration to Tite during a ceremony with friends, family and members of the
July 9, 2012
Understand label

Prescription directions can be confusing for many patients, and misinterpreting the directions on a label could result in serious health injuries. Directions should not be taken lightly so never be afraid to ask questions if you don't understand them. Before leaving your doctor's office, have your
July 3, 2012
Wetzel award recognizes unsung heroes

Four installation Airmen were recognized for their exceptional efforts in a ceremony at the U.S. Air Force Warfare Center here June 21. The Rotary Club presented Staff Sgt. Dustin Holmes, Senior Airman Heather Kelly, Staff Sgt. Samantha Mendrop, and Airman 1st Class Blake Wirth with the Wetzel
July 3, 2012
USAF AMMOS graduates 24th class, 300th student

The United States Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School achieved a significant milestone, graduating its 300th student since the school opened its doors in 2002 June 22. Class 12A is the 24th class to graduate from the USAF AMMOS Combat Support Course. The graduates, all from
July 3, 2012
Voting assistance available for absentee voters

Elections have begun and the Federal Voting Assistance Program here has geared up to help military and U.S. citizens to register to vote.The FVAP can help people request their ballots for absentee voting in their states' primaries during the next few months and the general election Nov. 6.The
July 3, 2012
Midway White III

Midway White III is designed to quantify and improve cave characterization, standardize attack planning processes, and increase weapons employment consistency and lethality.