Maintenance squadron implements fitness program for at-risk Airmen

The Air Force's physical training is constantly changing to ensure each Airman can withstand the physical conditions of a deployment. Over the years, the physical fitness test has become more challenging while balancing out a cardio and physical standard to make sure Airmen are fit to fight.The

Nellis Gate Closures

Base personnel and visitors to Nellis Air Force Base should expect delays at the Beal gate, VA gate, and Range road gate, as the Nevada Department of Transportation and Paving sub-contractor to expedite the paving of Las Vegas Blvd starting June 10. The Beal Gate will close June 10 at 5:30 p.m. and

American Association of Airport Executives honors Nellis Airman

The American Association of Airport Executives recently recognized Tech. Sgt. Venus Applebury as the 2010 U.S. Air Force Airfield Management NCO of the Year during their annual meeting in Atlanta.Jim Bennett, A.A.A.E chairman, presented the award to Sergeant Applebury and six other individuals for

ME Phase challenges future weapons officers

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School completed its nine-day graduation exercise here June 9.The Mission Employment or ME Phase is the capstone exercise for Weapons School Class 11A, and involved more than 90 aircraft, 33 units, and 3,300 personnel from all U.S. military branches.The exercise simulated

Rescue community remembers fallen Pedro 66 Airmen

The 66th Rescue Squadron held a ceremony for the crew of Pedro 66 June 9 at the 763rd Maintenance Squadron hangar, in remembrance of the five Airmen who lost their lives after an HH-60 Pave Hawk crash last year.Lt. Col. Daniel Jefferies, 563rd Rescue Group deputy commander, presided over the

Thunderbirds set to kick off 2011 European tour in Turkey

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are practiced and ready to perform the first official demonstration of their 2011 European Tour. The team brought 78 of its nearly 120 Airmen on the six-week, transcontinental trip, arriving earlier this week at Cigli AB -- just outside of the western coastal city of

U.S. Air Force Weapons School graduates 93 officers

The U.S. Air Force Weapons School will graduate 93 officers during ceremonies at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas June 11.The Weapons School provides the world's most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment, and every six months, produces a new class of graduates who are expert

AFAF campaign raised historical amount of donations

Thunderbirds announce 2012 officer selections

The commander of Air Combat Command, Gen. William M. Fraser III, has officially selected the officers who will be joining the United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, "Thunderbirds" for the 2012 demonstration season. Maj. Greg Moseley, a lieutenant colonel-select currently assigned to

98th Range Wing captures back-to-back bowling crown

The 98th Range Wing "Range Rats" bowling team captured their second consecutive base bowling championship May 25 edging a strong 57th Maintenance Squadron AMMO team by eight pins in the championship match.In the double elimination tournament, 57th AMMO came through the winner's bracket, and the 98th