CSAR crews shine at Nellis Open House

Fixed-wing aircraft weren't the only ones slicing through the cloudless southern Nevada skies this year at the Nellis AFB 2014 Open House.Following a close air support demonstration featuring the venerable A-10 Thunderbolt II and a duo of F-15 Eagles, the runways became a stage to showcase the

Airmen stretch away stress at Warrior Fitness Center

Social well-being vital to Airman wellness

In order to accomplish the Air Force mission, and remain resilient to adversity, Airmen must maintain high levels of physical, mental, spiritual and social fitness.This quarter, the 99th Air Base Wing will focus on social fitness, by participating in events that focus on this Comprehensive Airmen

Adopt-A-Family campaign spreads holiday cheer

The Nellis First Sergeants Council is sponsoring its annual Adopt-A-Family program during the upcoming 2014 holiday season at Nellis AFB.Adopt-A-Family is a program that delivers presents to military families from Nellis and Creech AFBs who are in need of some extra help during the holidays.To

Raptor demo team soars into sky

Just as they do at many airshows across the nation, the F-22 Raptor Demonstration and Heritage Team from Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, showcased the capabilities of the F-22 in the skies over Nellis Air Force Base this past weekend at the 2014 Nellis Open House.During the two-day event, the

F-35 takes center stage at Nellis Open House

While visitors at the Nellis Open House were able to get an up-close look at various aircraft that make up the last 70 years of aviation history, the U.S. Air Force's newest fifth-generation fighter aircraft may have produced the most 'oohs and awes' throughout the event Nov. 7, 8 and 9.Thousands of

Nellis Open House celebrates airpower

More than 176,000 people attended the Nellis Open House and practice show Nov. 7, 8 and 9 to celebrate the 21st century Air Force and its accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace.The multi-day event depicted the history of aviation with more than 100 military and civilian aircraft on static

Executive Sweet takes flight during open house

Nellis hosted an open house Nov. 8 and 9, which celebrated the 21st century Air Force and it's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. During this celebration, several military aerial demonstration teams, including the American Aeronautical Foundation with their B-25J Mitchell, participatedThe

Influenza vaccine available at Nellis

The influenza vaccine is now available for all TRICARE beneficiaries -- active duty, retirees and their dependents in the immunization clinic at Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center.The clinic is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and appointments are not needed, as they are a

End of a season: ACC's top leader reflects on service

The plaques and awards have been taken down. The family pictures are gone and the walls are bare.  After 37 years of service and more moves than he cares to count, Gen. Mike Hostage, commander of Air Combat Command, has packed up his office for the last time."I can't believe it's been 37 years,"