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  • Airman leads way in combating sexual assault

    Rape is a dirty word. But it's not the word that is dirty, it's the action.At a U.S. Air Force Warfare Center reporting unit, one Airman is going above and beyond to combat this violation to the Air Force, its Airmen and its mission. And the service's leadership has taken notice."He is the epitome

  • Ortho clinic keeps warfighters fighting

    When an Airman, dependent or retiree in the Nellis AFB community breaks a bone, tears a ligament or suffers any other musculoskeletal injury, the Airmen of the orthopedic clinic at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center go into action to treat the injured person.Approximately 14,000 patients

  • 99th LRS Vehicle Ops drives Nellis ground support

    The 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron's Vehicle Operations Element keeps Nellis AFB rolling by providing vehicles to units they need to accomplish their missions.Vehicle Operations plays a significant role in the daily operations of the base, by providing services ranging from issuing and renewing

  • Saving energy to save money

    One million dollars is a large sum of money. That is the amount Nellis and Creech Air Force Bases consume in electricity monthly.One quarter of that energy is supplemented by renewable energy gathered by the solar field, said Jeffrey Blazi, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron energy program manager."We are

  • Bujutsu adds to Airmen, families tool boxes

    Every student bows before entering the mirrored studio. Each one takes the time to remove their shoes and work together to align the mats in the proper formation, then patiently await instruction.Class begins with stretching, "Ichi, ni, san, shi..." the students count in Japanese in unison.They are

  • Cross-checked: Nellis captain tells his hockey story

    In an ice rink about 2,600 miles from the ones he used to play in, Johnny Lupo finds himself in a familiar position -- staring down a goalie during an overtime shootout of a hockey game.As he starts his course toward the net, the goalie takes his stance and tries to keep his eyes on the puck amid

  • Open House to celebrate Nellis' legacy of liberty

    Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to be in attendance when the base opens its doors for the 2014 Nellis Open House Nov. 8 and 9.Although the show will celebrate the U.S. Air Force's recent accomplishments, one attendee will be on hand to pay homage to the service's illustrious history and

  • Nellis Open House brings history to life

    The Nellis Open House is scheduled to take place Nov. 8 and 9.This year there are more than 15 different aircraft scheduled to fly, spanning 71 years of aviation history.The World War II-era aircraft scheduled to perform are:The AT-6 Texan, which was originally flown in 1935 and flown here in the

  • ADC: An unbiased influence to justice

    In the event trouble attaches itself to an Airman; the Area Defense Counsel is available to provide confidential  counsel. Whether the Airman is under investigation, facing an Article 15, letter of reprimand or other adverse actions, the ADC is available.The ADC is organizationally independent and

  • Armory: A home for weapons

    Before members of the 99th Security Forces Squadron report for duty, they must receive all the weapons, munitions and any other gear they may need for the duration of their shift.The 99th SFS armory is charged with keeping accountability of weapons and munitions and ensuring that its members are