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  • TA available for Airmen

    Nellis Air Force Base has the largest education office in the Air Force. In 2011 alone, Nellis Airmen received five million dollars to use as tuition assistance."We encourage all active duty members to use their tuition assistance while they are still serving," said Alice Patton, 99th Force Support

  • Nellis celebrates National Nurse Anesthetists Week

    Nurse anesthetists at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center on Nellis Air Force Base are proud to provide care to active duty military, dependants, retirees and veterans. These advanced practice nurses are active duty officers, federal contractors or veterans' administration employees, and

  • Nellis dentists offer free smiles

    February is all about teeth for members of the 99th Medical Operations Dental Squadron. In addition to being dubbed dental Health Month, approximately 12 dentists, technicians and hygienists will get the chance to work with underprivileged children in the Las Vegas area. Maj. (Dr.) Amy Dyer, 99th

  • Anywhere, Anytime Support for Sexual Assault Victims

    The Department of Defense community now has access to professional help for sexual assault victims with just a click, call or text, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In April 2011, the DoD officially launched a Safe Helpline, which offers access to victim support services online at

  • BIT deadline approaches

    Airmen must complete the mandatory Bystander Intervention Training offered by the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office by June 2012 in order to be compliant with Air Force regulations. Any Airmen who has not taken the BIT course must register with the SAPR office to attend the appropriate

  • COMACC visits with Nellis Airmen

    U.S. Air Force Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, visited with Airmen Jan. 11, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.During his visit to Nellis, Hostage attended the Combat Air Forces Weapons and Tactics Conference and met with Airmen to discuss a variety of Air Force-related topics.

  • Base Tax Center to open

    The Nellis Tax Center is scheduled to open Jan. 25, 2012, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The center provides free tax advice, tax preparation and tax assistance, to include electronic filing, to active duty, reservists, retirees and military family members possessing a valid United States Uniformed

  • Spouses: We Appreciate You!

    Below is a letter written by Col. Billy Thompson, 23rd Wing commander at Moody Air Force Base, Ga.  This letter goes out to all the spouses of military members who fall under the 23rd Wing, some of whom are stationed at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (Note: Nellis had its Winter Wingman Day in December

  • Whazzup Nellis?

    The Nellis Airman and Family Readiness Center offers a multitude of programs and events to help military members and their families succeed in all aspects of life. From parenting classes for growing families to financial management programs for young Airmen to free dinners and special events for

  • Nellis mothers showered by donors

    Twenty-two expecting military moms gathered Jan. 7, 2012, at the Family Housing community center on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., to share stories and receive baby shower presents, courtesy of the non-profit organization Operation Showers of Appreciation. Twenty-two expecting military mothers

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