FEATURES

  • Proper protection; no brainer

    Everyone experiences a hit to their head at some point in their life. After the event, some may be fine, but others might have sustained a traumatic brain injury.A traumatic brain injury is a blow, jolt, or bump to the head or a penetrating head injury that disrupts the normal function of the brain.

  • Airmen's Center receives fresh start

    At the end of a long work day when there is nothing pressing to do, head over to the newly renovated Airmen's Center.The Airmen's Center, near the dorms, received a new face lift March 15 in order to improve the place where Airmen come to relax after work. "The purpose of this remodel is to kind of

  • Stratofortress brings long-range, high-altitude firepower to Red Flag 14-2

    Soaring high through the atmosphere, the B-52 Stratofortress seeks and destroys its target on the ground miles below. The 96th Bomb Squadron brings the Stratofortress and its lethality to Red Flag.The B-52 is a long-range heavy bomber capable of dropping or launching a wide variety of munitions on

  • Firefighters protect airfield during Red Flag

    As aircraft engines throttle up for Red Flag, so does the 99th Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department.Daily operations for the 99th CES firefighters include responding to any airfield or base emergencies, hazmat response, technical rescue and medical aid, but with a Red Flag exercise the

  • Red Flag Rescue offers comprehensive, unique training

    Red Flag is the premier joint air combat exercise for U.S. Air Force members and many international partners, but one aspect of this elite training focuses on what happens if that air combat goes wrong. The Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Specialists of the 414th Combat Training Squadron

  • New Navy Skipper takes command at Las Vegas NOSC

    It is a little unknown fact that Las Vegas has a U.S. Navy component. The Las Vegas Naval Operational Support Center, Reserve Center, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., has some 270 reserve sailors and 16 full time active duty support staff. With 10 Naval units supporting the active duty component, the

  • Crosswinds beefs up for Red Flag 14-2

    As Red Flag 14-2 gears up, so does the Crosswinds Dining Facility. Red Flag exercises bring in service members from other Air Force units, U.S. military services and allied nations. There are approximately 100 aircraft participating in Red Flag 14-2 from around 20 units with more than 1,100 people.

  • Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Camp promotes bravery, courage

    Teamwork, hardship and determination pushes warriors to feel at ease.Approximately 50 Air Force wounded warriors from around the country participated in an introductory adapted sports camp here Feb. 24 to Feb. 28.There are a variety of sports selected specifically to introduce wounded warriors to

  • Desert Eagle RV Park has plenty to offer

    A secure, family friendly park that provides fun in the sun and a place to meet new friends, the Desert Eagle RV Park is available for active duty, retired military and civilians with base access to use.The Park is located on the hospital side of Nellis AFB directly behind the Mike O'Callaghan

  • Air terminal Airmen move essential supplies

    The 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron air terminal and passenger movement section provides support to Nellis AFB for normal operations as well as for exercises such as Red Flag and Green Flag.During standard operations and during exercises, the air terminal staff processes duty passengers and