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  • Chaplains help build relationships

    Relationships come and go -- personal and professional -- yet some of them are too precious, or important, and are worth fighting for when the going gets rough. Many people come to military chaplains with their pains, worries and hardships."I feel misunderstood.""My best friend and I just don't

  • Running past anxiety

    I have never been a skilled runner. I've always wanted to be; however in my mind, running was an anxiety filled, sweat-stained horror.Distance running has always been a dreaded activity for me. I always felt inadequate, uncoordinated and humiliated for finishing last. I'd rarely been the champion of

  • Our quest for zero

    Day in, and day out, we try to keep up with the hustle and bustle of the Nellis AFB mission; from the airmen basic replacing a sink facet to a colonel flying a training sortie, we all have some part in fulfilling this mission. The question is, how safe do each of us complete our part?On average, the

  • Fall safety tips

    With cooler temperatures quickly approaching, there are things we all need to do to prepare ourselves, our families and our homes for the fall season.First of all, everyone should check and replace batteries in smoke detectors prior to turning on the heater, furnace, or using the fireplace for the

  • Tips for visiting Nellis Open House

    The Nellis community is happy to have you, your family and friends attend a free open house scheduled for Nov. 8 and 9.Every effort will be made to expedite your entry and exit to the base during the air show. There will be security checkpoints set up at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway where shuttles

  • October is Energy Action Month: ‘I am Air Force Energy’

    Summer has come to a close, and we're all looking forward to more tolerable temperatures in the coming weeks. Even better news -- this means your power bill is likely to go down.But if you think you pay a lot for energy, imagine paying Nellis' bill of approximately $1 million per month! It's money

  • OPSEC: Everyone’s responsibility

    Everyone who's been around the military has heard the term Operations Security, or OPSEC, but do they really know what it means? Many people think OPSEC is all about classified information, when the opposite is true; OPSEC targets critical and sensitive unclassified information.OPSEC is a

  • 99th CONS delivers millions in FY 14

    The 99th Contracting Squadron closed out a banner year on Sept. 30 for the Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases, and the Nevada Test and Training Range executing $175 million in the base central acquisition and contract performance management program in fiscal year 2014. Working with a broad variety of

  • Importance of solid workplace safety practices

    Many may see safety as a waste of time when it comes to the workplace. Some may believe that as long as you're not bleeding, there are no safety violations or concerns, so no need for paperwork. However, safety encompasses small and large issues. Some of the smaller issues include blown out light