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  • U.S. Air Force Capt. Timothy Humpal, 343rd Bomb Squadron radar navigator, performs pre-flight checks on a B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 96th Bomb Squadron from Barksdale Air Force Base, La. during Red Flag 14-2 March 6, 2014, Nellis AFB, Nev. Red Flag provides realistic air combat missions in a training environment. The exercise training missions ensure air and ground crews are better prepared for future real-world operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)

    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 any target anywhere in the world. "The B-52 is a

  • 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 emergency calls are increased."On a normal duty operation
  • U.S. Air Force 1st Lt. Ryan Gipson, 336th Fighter Squadron F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, runs across a field of brush in Southern Nevada March 4, 2014, during Red Flag 14-2. Gipson spent more than four hours eluding “enemy forces” using skills he learned during survival, evasion, resistance and escape training. (Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Chuck Broadway)

    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 are responsible for designing, implementing and

  • 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 reservists are always filling in where active
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Cody Christensen, 99th Force Support Squadron food service worker, prepares food for serving at the Crosswinds dining facility March 3, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The dining facility is increasing its food production to accommodate for the influx of troops participating in Red Flag 14-2. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)

    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. The dining facility will increase its production
  • Vincent Pacely, an Air Force Wounded Warrior Adaptive Sports Camp participant, prepares to throw a discus during adaptive sports camp, held at the Warrior Fitness Center, Feb. 26, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The camp is designed to introduce wounded warriors to sports featured in Paralympic Warrior Games. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Tam)

    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 events featured in the Warrior Games, which are held

  • 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 Federal Medical Center. Office hours are Monday through
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Staci Cahill, 99th Logistics Readiness Squadron transportation journeyman, moves cargo with a 10K all terrain forklift while Senior Airman Zachary Schroeder, 99th LRS air transportation journeyman, directs her on the flightline Feb. 19, 2014, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. The 99th LRS air terminal staff is in charge of processing incoming and outgoing duty passengers and mobility cargo. Depending on the type of mission, air terminal staff receive and send passengers and cargo from everywhere around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster)

    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 mobility cargo."On an average day that does not involve
  • Two F-15E Strike Eagles assigned to the 391st Fighter Squadron, Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho, park on the Nellis AFB, Nev., flightline as the sun sets Feb.10, 2014. More than 3,200 service members and 125 aircraft from joint U.S. and allied combat forces from around the world are currently participating in Red Flag 14-1, hosted by the 414th Combat Training Squadron. The main objective of the exercise is to increase the capabilities of combat force for future threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lorenz Crespo)

    Sun sets on Red Flag 14-1

    For the last two weeks the skies over Las Vegas have been constantly alive; a living, breathing, anthem of airpower signifying Red Flag is at full throttle. More than 120 aircraft, along with their supporting cast of international pilots, maintainers and intelligence officers set up shop on the flightline and in various facilities around base.
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dustin Childs, 509th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief from Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., finishes cleaning the landing gear doors of a B-2 Spirit during Red Flag 14-1 Feb. 10, 2014, at Nellis AFB, Nev. The B-2 is a low-observable bomber aircraft capable of releasing conventional and nuclear ordinances. Red Flag is an exercise that gives air and ground crews from various squadrons, branches and allied nations the chance to come together and practice various combat scenarios in a controlled environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Thomas Spangler)

    13th Bomb Squadron brings global strike capability to Red Flag

    Gliding through the air like a phantom in the night, the B-2 Spirit evades enemy air defenses, finds its target, then unleashes its firepower only to slip away from the enemy as quietly as it came. During the years, Red Flag exercises have progressed from dog fight air-to-air combat training into complete combat integration involving all aspects of
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