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  • 99 ABW announces quarterly award winners

    The 99th Air Base Wing announced its quarterly award winners for the second quarter of 2011 in a recent ceremony. The awards recognize Airmen and civilians in the 99 ABW for their exceptional performances in the workplace and their outstanding contributions to the local community over the past

  • 99 GCTS Airman sets USPA American squat record

    An Airman from the 99th Ground Combat Training Squadron here set a new United States Powerlifting Association American record for the squat during the USPA National and Military National Powerlifting Championships held July 1-3, 2011, in Costa Mesa, Calif.Tech. Sgt. Rudy Garcia, 99 GCTS NCO in

  • AMMOS graduates 22nd class

    Members of Class 11A graduated from the U.S. Air Force Advanced Maintenance and Munitions Officer School Air Expeditionary Force combat support course during a ceremony June 17, 2011, at the Club at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev.The 11 graduates of the 15-week AMMOS course, all of whom are officers

  • Training, vigilance imperative in preventing motorcycle mishaps

    As the weather gets warmer, more and more motorcyclists take to the streets. Las Vegas offers beautiful views of mountains, sunsets and the famous lights of the Strip, but there are also many dangers and threats here, especially to those on a motorcycle. It is important to remain focused on safety

  • Safety tips when grilling

    Grilling becomes more and more popular throughout the summer and can be a great way to reconnect with old friends or be with family. Whether a charcoal or propane grill is being used, it is always important to be cautious and to remember to practice safe grilling.When using a charcoal grill, lighter

  • 763rd Maintenance Squadron homecoming

    Members from the 763rd Maintenance Squadron returned home on June 26, 2011. The 49 Airmen deployed for 149 days to Balad, Iraq to maintain combat search and rescue helicopters in support of Operation New Dawn.

  • Commissaries support 'Feds Feed Families' campaign

    Commissaries in the U.S. have joined with other government agencies and organizations to support the 2011 Feds Feed Families food drive campaign, which runs through Aug. 31. Customers who visit their military store will see marked bins near commissary entrances or exits, where they can donate

  • Ladder Safety Tips

    Whether you have finally found the motivation to take down your holiday lights or you have decided that it is time to paint your house, for one reason or another, many of us will use a ladder in the upcoming months.Using a ladder may not appear to be a dangerous activity, but in an average year,

  • Legal considerations for PCS moves

    When conducting a Permanent Change of Station move, one concern you may have is in regards to any potential loss or damage that may occur to your household goods during the moving process. There is a claims process, should loss or damage occur, that allows you to claim reimbursement for lost or

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