Commanders perform rope-cutting ceremony for new 88th TES facilities

Hiking Safety Tips

There are many beautiful places to hike in southern Nevada. For example, Red Rock Canyon and Valley of Fire provide miles of trails with differing difficulty levels so hikers of all abilities can experience the trails. But hiking comes with its own share of risks and it's important to be aware of

Country Music stars entertain Nellis

The USO and the Academy of Country Music hosted the second annual concert for Nellis Airmen and their families April 2 at the Nellis Sports Pavilion. The concert featured, in order of appearance, Brett Eldredge, Blake Shelton, Luke Bryan, Sunny Sweeney, Little Big Town, Craig Morgan, Miss Willie

99 ABW bids farewell to Chief Herring

The 99th Air Base Wing said goodbye to its command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Alfred Herring, as he departed Nellis April 2, after nearly two years as its senior enlisted member.As the command chief of the 99th ABW, Chief Herring dedicated his time to interacting with and mentoring Airmen of all

AF Band to participate in 2011 Las Vegas International Tattoo

The Nellis community is invited to enjoy the 2011 Las Vegas International Tattoo at 7:30 p.m. April 15 and 16, at the Thomas & Mack Center on the University of North Las Vegas campus.The international tattoo is a show celebrating the contribution of America's armed forces. This event also helps

USAFA cadets visit Nellis

A group of 29 cadets from Cadet Squadron 38 at the U. S. Air Force Academy visited April 1 to get a first-hand look at how different units here operate. The 66th Weapons School hosted the cadets and, during the day-long tour, showed them many of the unique facilities and organizations that set

Green Flag-West prepares for tomorrow’s victories

Air Combat Command's Green Flag-West participants are preparing for tomorrow's victories by shifting their focus to training across the spectrum of conflict, partnering with the United States Army at Fort Irwin to practice complex air defense scenarios while supporting high-intensity ground

Air Force’s ‘best of best’ gain higher knowledge, skill

Students sharpen their tactical and leadership skills by tackling near-impossible challenges at the U.S. Air Force Weapons School.The school is designed to push students to their limits so, when they graduate, they can serve as weapons systems experts and leaders. Students come from one of 22 combat

Deployed Nellis Airman assists in Bagram hospital's intensive care unit

The intensive care unit and intermediate care ward at the Craig Joint Theater Hospital here play a significant role in taking care of wounded warriors. A deployed Airman from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Capt. Bomidele Adetunji, is part of the team which also provides care for sick U.S. citizens in

USAFWC hosts annual award banquet

Brig. Gen. David Thompson, U.S. Air Force Warfare Center vice commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Robert Sealey, USAFWC command chief, hosted the 2010 Warfare Center Annual Awards Banquet, March 25, at the Grand Lux Café in the Palazzo Resort and Casino.Every year, the Warfare Center commander treats