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  • 57th Wing bids farewell to Chief Heinzen

    The 57th Wing bid farewell to its command chief, Chief Master Sgt. Bruce Heinzen, during the chief's retirement ceremony, March 22, at the 64th Aggressor Squadron auditorium here. Brig. Gen. Terrence O'Shaughnessy, 57th Wing commander, presided over the ceremony and marked the end to Chief Heinzen's

  • Medical Group provides free life-saving AED training

    The 99th Air Base Wing is hosting a free Automated External Defibrillator Awareness Rodeo April 7 at the Nellis Fitness Center to promote the importance of public access defibrillation. Training will occur in 30 minute sessions between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.The rodeo will provide an opportunity for

  • Driving Under the Influence - Commentary

    I have been an F-16 crew chief for 16 years. In early December 2010, I was a master sergeant awaiting the results from my second attempt at promoting to senior master sergeant.Everything was going well in my career and I felt good about my chances of making my next stripe. I was where I wanted to be

  • Guidance on caring for your gums

    Periodontal disease, or gum disease, primarily develops as a result of gum infections and may lead to loss of teeth if left untreated. There are two main types of periodontal disease: gingivitis and periodontitis. According to the latest National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, 50 percent

  • Late general’s memorabilia serves as reminder to Airmen

    In 1944, Wilbur "Bill" Creech enlisted in the Army Air Corps with hopes of becoming a pilot. He received his commission in September 1949 and, 36 years later, retired after achieving the rank of four-star general in the United States Air Force."General Creech was legendary in our Air Force for the

  • 2011 Air Force Assistance Fund campaign underway

    It's that time of year again - March Madness is in full swing and most of us will spend many nights and weekends cheering on our favorite basketball teams. But for those who don't know, this is also the time of year when we come together as a team and make a "commitment to caring" by supporting the

  • Nellis Airman, wife share love story on TV

    Staff Sgt. Troy Morgan Jr., 99 Civil Engineer Squadron Pest Management Journeyman, and his wife, Kimberly Morgan, shared their unique love story on "Live! With Regis and Kelly" Feb. 17, in New York City, N.Y. after entering the ' Greatest Love Story' contest last November.Along with Sergeant Morgan

  • ACM, USO return to Nellis for second concert April 2

    The Academy of Country Music and the USO are partnering once again to provide a free concert to military members and their families here April 2.The second annual concert, which begins at 2 p.m. at the Nellis Sports Pavilion, will feature ACM Awards Co-Host Blake Shelton and numerous other Nashville

  • Knowledge, preparation essential in preventing home cooking fires

    According to U.S. Fire Administration Statistics for 2010, cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires. The Nellis Fire Department recently responded to a cooking fire in base housing that, with a little extra vigilance, could have been prevented.During this incident, the resident put a pan

  • COMACC gets up close look at operations during Nellis visit

    Gen. William M. Fraser III, Air Combat Command commander, visited here March 7-12 to get a first-hand look at operations and Airmen in action. During his stay, the general participated in Red Flag 11-3, spoke with a variety of Airmen and engaged in a number of events. One of COMACC's primary reasons

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